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DS08 XXW

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,977 mi
Last recorded41,977 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 41,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 40,307 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 38,668 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 34,022 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 29,481 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 29,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 27,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall as a cut in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 25,820 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 25,212 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,503 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,531 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,842 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corroded

tyres starting to split

Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,785 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,681 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 XXW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 DS08 XXW, 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 XXW registered?

DS08 XXW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DS08 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 XXW 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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