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DL08 CSY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,187 mi
Last recorded52,187 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 CSY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 52,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 44,612 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 39,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked at the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked at the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 39,165 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked at the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 38,809 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all for tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 38,136 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 37,014 miles

all four tyres perishing /cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2019 35,379 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 32,622 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,748 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 30,748 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 30,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,108 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,673 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,620 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 14,701 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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DL08 CSY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 47,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL08 CSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DL08 CSY registered?

DL08 CSY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is DL08 CSY safe to buy?

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