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DN08 MXZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,415 mi
Last recorded69,415 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 MXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 69,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 61,672 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 60,284 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 58,516 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 58,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 57,482 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 54,660 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 50,348 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 46,431 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 42,031 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 37,892 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 32,649 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 29,350 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 29,350 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 25,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 21,592 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,749 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 MXZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

DN08 MXZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DN08 MXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 MXZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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