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DN08 MXJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,282 mi
Last recorded44,282 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 MXJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 44,282 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 43,444 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 42,244 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 42,244 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 41,575 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 40,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,938 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,005 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 36,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F anti roll bar link/bush slight play.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 35,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,154 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 32,154 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 29,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 27,464 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 23,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 18,847 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,286 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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DN08 MXJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DN08 MXJ, 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 MXJ registered?

DN08 MXJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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