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DU58 BWB

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

59,822 mi
Last recorded59,822 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 BWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 59,822 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,721 miles

rear suspension parts corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2024 59,719 miles

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

rear suspension parts corrosion

Pass 24 May 2023 56,520 miles

Handbrake Lever Travel High

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt slightly damaged O/S/F Seatbelt Slow to Retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S/F Wiper Blade Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 56,520 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/R Coil Spring Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both Front Dipped Beams Require Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Handbrake Lever Travel High

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt slightly damaged O/S/F Seatbelt Slow to Retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S/F Wiper Blade Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 52,761 miles

Coolant Level Low In Expansion Tank

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlmaps Heavily Misted Over (Not Affecting Beam Image Or Pattern) (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres All Round Cracking Heavily On Outer Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Split & Dragging Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 52,714 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 49,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 47,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 47,240 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 46,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slight corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Front headlamps starting to deteriorate but not yet affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 46,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear registration plates incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slight corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Front headlamps starting to deteriorate but not yet affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 45,231 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 45,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 43,395 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 43,376 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,779 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 40,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 37,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 35,440 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,293 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 31,293 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 22,979 miles

nearside rear hanbrake slightly binding.

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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DU58 BWB is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DU58 BWB, 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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DU58 BWB is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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