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DL08 NMX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,585 mi
Last recorded70,585 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 NMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 70,585 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 69,647 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2023 68,578 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 67,397 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 66,150 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 66,146 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,399 miles

Offside Rear Brake sticking slightly

Fail 4 Aug 2020 64,397 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake sticking slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2019 61,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,377 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 59,577 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,524 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,437 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,095 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 54,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,128 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 52,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,705 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,163 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,406 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 NMX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NMX, 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 NMX registered?

DL08 NMX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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