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DU58 SPV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,807 mi
Last recorded43,807 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 SPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 43,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 42,300 miles

front and rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2024 42,300 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2023 40,593 miles

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

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2022 39,374 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2021 38,140 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 36,641 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 34,558 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 34,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front wiper blades smearing the screen

Pass 13 Sep 2018 32,460 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 32,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both washers (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,233 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 27,920 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,839 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 25,839 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel filler access pannel difficult to operate to gain access to fuel filler cap

Pass 1 Sep 2014 23,135 miles

offside front brake disc scored

Fail 29 Aug 2014 23,134 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine warning light on!

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 17 Aug 2013 20,250 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 16,946 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 16,946 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 11,645 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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DU58 SPV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SPV, 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 DU58 SPV registered?

DU58 SPV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is DU58 SPV safe to buy?

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