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DU08 GYF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,918 mi
Last recorded116,918 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 GYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 116,918 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2024 112,782 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 106,640 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 97,985 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 97,985 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,969 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 94,940 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

General Under body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 94,591 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,452 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 86,242 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 81,331 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,827 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 76,825 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,044 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,866 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,465 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 66,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,191 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,434 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,949 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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DU08 GYF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU08 GYF, 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 DU08 GYF registered?

DU08 GYF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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