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DY58 DPZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,606 mi
Last recorded79,606 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 79,606 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 79,606 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 79,064 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 79,064 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 76,802 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 76,802 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 73,132 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 65,571 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 56,746 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 53,199 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,078 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,525 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,670 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,162 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,082 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 42,082 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,515 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,123 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,049 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,956 miles

rear brake discs corroding on inside

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 DPZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY58 DPZ, 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 DPZ registered?

DY58 DPZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is DY58 DPZ safe to buy?

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