2008 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · DG08 SFE
2008 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/05/2008. Recorded mileage 48,516 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
DG08 SFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/07/2025
- 48,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DG08 SFE Mileage History
- 11/07/202245,743 mi
- 19/07/202347,247 mi+1,504 mi
- 11/07/202448,156 mi+909 mi
- 11/07/202448,156 mi
- 15/07/202548,516 mi+360 mi
Average of roughly 921 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG08 SFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda Mx-5 (DG08 SFE) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Badly Cracked / Marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Brace Bar At Bolt Corroded Through/ Marked On TEST (5.3.3 ”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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