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DV08 EZO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,128 mi
Last recorded39,128 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 39,128 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 36,026 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 32,342 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 30,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 29,428 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 28,378 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 25,531 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 24,349 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,497 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,411 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 20,411 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os and ns rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 17,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 11,970 miles

nearside front tyre side wall split but not to cords

Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,188 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,713 miles

n/s/f tyre slight damage on outter sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,848 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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DV08 EZO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV08 EZO, 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 DV08 EZO registered?

DV08 EZO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is DV08 EZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 EZO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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