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DO04 AND

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,167 mi
Last recorded66,167 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO04 AND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 66,167 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2024 61,593 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 61,224 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 53,679 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2022 49,361 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 45,123 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 38,092 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 38,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 35,222 miles

both rear tyres starting to were inner edges

Pass 24 Dec 2018 31,980 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 31,980 miles

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

no inflation kit or spare wheel

Pass 2 Jan 2018 31,498 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 31,055 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 8 Jan 2016 29,158 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 29,158 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 25,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,959 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,185 miles

Rear brakes require stripping,clean,and greasing

Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,321 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Feb 2011 19,321 miles

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

Both front brake disc inner surfaces scored

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DO04 AND is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 DO04 AND, 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 DO04 AND registered?

DO04 AND is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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