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DS08 AOP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,750 mi
Last recorded99,750 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 AOP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 99,750 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 95,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 90,669 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 90,635 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear inner sill and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside rear inner sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 86,580 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 86,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner os rear inner sill corroded within 30 cm of body mount

Pass 26 May 2022 82,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50r16 87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2021 79,362 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 79,362 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 78,475 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 74,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 66,432 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 61,280 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 54,783 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 48,654 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 42,247 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 35,320 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 29,087 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,885 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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DS08 AOP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DS08 AOP, 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 DS08 AOP registered?

DS08 AOP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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