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DY08 XSX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,351 mi
Last recorded43,351 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 XSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 43,351 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 41,985 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 40,096 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 40,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 38,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 38,584 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 37,583 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,555 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,542 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 33,092 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 32,423 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,344 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 31,343 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,959 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 30,958 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 29,548 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 29,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,710 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,492 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,141 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

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 XSX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XSX, 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 XSX registered?

DY08 XSX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 XSX shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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