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DL08 CTK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,860 mi
Last recorded115,860 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 CTK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 115,860 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 115,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 114,023 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 111,730 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 111,730 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak weld leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2019 108,598 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LED (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 105,538 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 102,686 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 102,686 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cracked (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 100,906 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 100,898 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,131 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear anti roll bar drop link bottom boot perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear anti roll bar drop link bottom boot perished

Pass 1 Aug 2014 93,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,693 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,750 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,167 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 CTK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CTK, 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 CTK registered?

DL08 CTK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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