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DL08 OJY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,841 mi
Last recorded82,841 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 OJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 82,841 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 82,830 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,817 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 82,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 82,762 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,758 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 81,647 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,267 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,381 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,668 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,662 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,148 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,590 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 53,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OJY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OJY, 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 OJY registered?

DL08 OJY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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