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GO07 DNG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,632 mi
Last recorded88,632 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO07 DNG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 88,632 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 86,996 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 84,745 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 81,237 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,423 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 73,334 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,750 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 70,748 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,583 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,291 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 57,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 1.6 min (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 49,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 49,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,827 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise slight bind on offside rear brake.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise front underbody cover fitted not allowing full view of underbody.

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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GO07 DNG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 GO07 DNG, 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 GO07 DNG registered?

GO07 DNG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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