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DL57 HGF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,354 mi
Last recorded51,354 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 HGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 51,354 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 51,354 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 47,208 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall and outer edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

all four shocks corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 42,937 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front badly corroded.poor condition (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front n/s/f poor. (1.2.1 (f))

various components corroded.various underbody corrosion.underbody undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2023 41,406 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 41,400 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 40,712 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 40,093 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 37,816 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 37,816 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 35,988 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 31,122 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 31,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 25,719 miles

front brake discs rusty inner face

Pass 7 Aug 2015 20,917 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,482 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 14,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 9,883 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 9,753 miles

front brake pads appear low,discs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 9,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads appear low,discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 5,844 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 4,539 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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DL57 HGF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DL57 HGF, 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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DL57 HGF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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