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DU08 OXP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,857 mi
Last recorded29,857 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 OXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 29,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and side wall damaged inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 21,827 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 21,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 19,773 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 19,375 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 19,022 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 18,654 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 17,805 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 16,942 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,139 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,792 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 14,792 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 13,418 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 11,617 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 8,680 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 7,222 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,286 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 OXP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OXP, 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 OXP registered?

DU08 OXP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DU08 OXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 OXP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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