MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,154 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside sidewall starting to split, advise to replace both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyres cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre starting to crack/perish on the edge of inner and outer sidewalls
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY08 XSM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DY08 XSM, 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 DY08 XSM registered?
DY08 XSM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is DY08 XSM safe to buy?
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