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DU08 VJC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,086 mi
Last recorded88,086 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 88,086 miles

Car is underseal.

Pass 1 Dec 2025 87,375 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2025 85,780 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 85,774 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2024 82,591 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 82,571 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 79,913 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 77,347 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,629 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 70,207 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 70,207 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Disc in poor condition

Rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2018 61,730 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 61,730 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 53,966 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 53,966 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,203 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 40,551 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,223 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,537 miles

both rear shock absorbers leaking

Fail 10 Apr 2013 30,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear shock absorbers leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,222 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,833 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges 205/45/17w

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 VJC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU08 VJC, 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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DU08 VJC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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