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DU08 XXE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,063 mi
Last recorded89,063 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 89,063 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 89,014 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch, within 30cm of rear subframe mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch, within 30cm of rear subframe mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension bushes perished.

Pass 10 Sep 2024 80,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 76,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame covered in underseal

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic trims fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2023 75,985 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Offside of rear subframe corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Cross beam support beneath gearbox loose at nearside fixing.

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

General corrosion to underbody suspension components.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting. (3.4 (b) (i))

Plastic sill trims not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 74,596 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 72,135 miles

Front and rear subframes heavily coated in Bitumen

Fail 26 Apr 2021 72,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2020 71,629 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 71,627 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,227 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 68,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,477 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 63,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,430 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,153 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 53,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,449 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,282 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,980 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 27,980 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,950 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 20,950 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XXE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XXE, 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 XXE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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