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DL08 EHD

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,527 mi
Last recorded39,527 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 EHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 39,527 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 38,251 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 36,717 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 35,096 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 33,074 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 29,849 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 28,527 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,447 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 21,967 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 18,743 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 18,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,305 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 14,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 11,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 8,995 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 8,994 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 7,474 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 6,017 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 EHD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EHD, 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 EHD registered?

DL08 EHD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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