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DS08 JXL

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,873 mi
Last recorded57,873 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 JXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,873 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Starting To Show Signs Of Wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 55,832 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 55,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front Brake Imbalance 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 52,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 52,067 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 51,623 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 51,028 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 50,635 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 50,587 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,031 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 50,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,514 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,411 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 40,347 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,639 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded & pitted

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,456 miles

Brake discs corroded.

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 JXL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

DS08 JXL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is DS08 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 JXL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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