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DY58 DRO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,556 mi
Last recorded85,556 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 DRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 85,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 83,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

generally rusty underneath

Pass 22 Aug 2023 83,531 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 83,317 miles

Both rear brake disks rusty on in side

Pass 20 Aug 2021 82,943 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,918 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 80,457 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,376 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,061 miles

Front brake pads worn

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,152 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 65,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,148 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,472 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 61,543 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 50,972 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,875 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,748 miles

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 DRO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DRO, 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 DY58 DRO registered?

DY58 DRO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is DY58 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY58 DRO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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