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DV08 WOR

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,362 mi
Last recorded68,362 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 WOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 68,362 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 65,844 miles

engine bay covers

Fail 16 Apr 2025 65,843 miles

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

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

engine bay covers

Pass 9 Feb 2024 62,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Recommend replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 60,338 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 51,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 45,284 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 41,754 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 41,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint drop link excess play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint drop link arm excess play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,643 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,567 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,851 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 31,533 miles

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

screen chipped

Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,221 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,128 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Nearside wiper starting to tear, although still clearing windscreen effectively

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 WOR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WOR, 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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DV08 WOR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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