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DY58 UMX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,342 mi
Last recorded118,342 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 118,342 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under side of vehicle has been covered in underseal

Pass 21 Mar 2025 115,726 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 112,739 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 112,739 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 106,094 miles

rear dampers are damp

slight movement in drop links

rear brake ferrules corroded

front tyres are wearing edges

Pass 25 Aug 2022 101,649 miles

rear dampers are weeping

Fail 25 Aug 2022 101,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Steering locking device ineffective os track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

rear dampers are weeping

Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,036 miles

Central exhaust slight leak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 94,657 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,639 miles

rear ferrules are corroded

suspension bushes are cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2019 88,638 miles

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

rear ferrules are corroded

suspension bushes are cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,438 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,133 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,485 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,116 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,512 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,858 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,682 miles

under trays fitted limiting inspection

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 UMX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UMX, 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 UMX registered?

DY58 UMX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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