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DS05 MCA

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,693 mi
Last recorded71,693 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 MCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 71,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 68,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 65,532 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,821 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 53,304 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,214 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,454 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,847 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,574 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,636 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,567 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,228 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 27,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DS05 MCA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DS05 MCA, 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 DS05 MCA registered?

DS05 MCA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is DS05 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 MCA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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