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DY58 CNX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,947 mi
Last recorded86,947 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 CNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 86,947 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2026 86,899 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 5 Mar 2026 86,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 81,008 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 81,008 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 75,939 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,832 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,246 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 54,392 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 54,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 46,109 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,649 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 33,727 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 32,229 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 32,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,234 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,177 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,955 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,507 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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DY58 CNX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DY58 CNX, 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 DY58 CNX registered?

DY58 CNX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2008.

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