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DY58 JYC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,982 mi
Last recorded32,982 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 32,982 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 32,038 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 30,895 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 30,043 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 28,400 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 26,433 miles

Nearside Rear registration lamp not working.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4, 205.45.17 88W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 24,339 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 23,428 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 22,620 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,443 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 20,095 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,254 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 17,414 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 15,848 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 10,244 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 JYC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JYC, 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 JYC registered?

DY58 JYC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is DY58 JYC safe to buy?

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