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DS57 OWJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,479 mi
Last recorded115,479 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 OWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 115,479 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 115,471 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2025 108,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 108,858 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded

floor pan corroded in various places

front sub frame coroded

rear sub frame corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear strutbrace loose

Pass 16 Jul 2024 99,910 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front mountings corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper and lower arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All rear rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

floor pan corroded in places

Pass 21 Jun 2023 89,771 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 21 Jun 2023 89,771 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Mar 2022 89,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 89,730 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 87,970 miles

Areas of slight corrosion on vehicles underside

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 87,970 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Areas of slight corrosion on vehicles underside

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 81,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 81,284 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,581 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 73,581 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 68,767 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,232 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 54,197 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,842 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,935 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 30,964 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,056 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 19,917 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall,no cords showing.

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)

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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DS57 OWJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS57 OWJ, 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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DS57 OWJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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