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DU08 ZWS

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,777 mi
Last recorded98,777 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 98,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion on body and running gear components.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front brake slight bind

Fail 6 Oct 2025 98,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of drivers floor area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion on body and running gear components.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front brake slight bind

Pass 8 Oct 2024 94,019 miles

advise corrosion in floor and rear suspension arms and rear subframe

Fail 8 Oct 2024 94,019 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advise corrosion in floor and rear suspension arms and rear subframe

Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

advise underside of vehicle is generaly corroded including subframe and suspension

Fail 30 Sep 2023 88,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

advise underside of vehicle is generaly corroded including subframe and suspension

Pass 4 Oct 2022 84,692 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise general corrosion underside

Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise general corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2020 73,657 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 73,657 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 69,647 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 69,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 62,623 miles

advise general corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2018 62,623 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 55,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,786 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,403 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 43,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 43,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,137 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 38,137 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,529 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 26,603 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,666 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 ZWS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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