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DN08 FKR

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,859 mi
Last recorded79,859 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 FKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 79,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2026 79,857 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2025 76,109 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2024 76,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 12 inch of suspension component mntg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

cannot see inner brake pads

general underbody corrosion

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 70,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 61,875 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 61,759 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 59,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,382 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,016 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Rear Droplink Boots Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F Tyre Has Cracks In Tread Present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,739 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,363 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 50,363 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 48,748 miles

front wipers blades staring to split on ends

under tray fitted blocking view to some components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,724 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,944 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 40,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 37,561 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,196 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,628 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs.

Wipers starting to smear screen.

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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DN08 FKR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DN08 FKR, 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 DN08 FKR registered?

DN08 FKR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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