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DY58 DRZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,661 mi
Last recorded71,661 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 DRZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 71,661 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 71,659 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 67,251 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 62,358 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 62,356 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 59,834 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 57,838 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 54,137 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 45,551 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 36,509 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 35,210 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 32,311 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,516 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,140 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,122 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 17,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 10,439 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 10,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DRZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ registered?

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

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