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DL57 HLX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,217 mi
Last recorded79,217 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Pass 7 Feb 2019 70,632 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,203 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,235 miles

Offside Front drop link has slight play in ball joint

rear discs corroded

rear pads worn low

Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,784 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,298 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 31,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 29,215 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear tyres are on 2mm on inner and outer edges of tyre treads

Fail 27 Nov 2012 29,215 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear tyres are on 2mm on inner and outer edges of tyre treads

Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,463 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,956 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 HLX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DL57 HLX, 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 DL57 HLX registered?

DL57 HLX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is DL57 HLX safe to buy?

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