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DY08 KNK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,338 mi
Last recorded74,338 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 KNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 74,338 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension assembley corroded, not seriously weakened

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension assembley corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Mar 2025 73,492 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2025 73,481 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 71,998 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 70,786 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 69,940 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 69,215 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 68,768 miles

front tyre valves perished

Pass 19 Mar 2019 67,321 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,378 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,886 miles

front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,861 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,419 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2014 50,596 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,658 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,178 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,269 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 23,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads look low

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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DY08 KNK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DY08 KNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 KNK registered?

DY08 KNK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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