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DU08 GYN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,695 mi
Last recorded56,695 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 GYN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 56,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 55,626 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,704 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 50,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside undersealed

Pass 4 Mar 2022 44,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 38,308 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 35,926 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,009 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,113 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,462 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,308 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 28,786 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 26,778 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes rubbing

Fail 24 Feb 2014 26,778 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes rubbing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 23,632 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 20,866 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,198 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 GYN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DU08 GYN, 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 GYN registered?

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

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The MOT history for DU08 GYN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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