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ET08 GLF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,900 mi
Last recorded94,900 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 GLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 94,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 91,215 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 87,252 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 86,534 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 84,964 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 82,280 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 81,572 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 77,757 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 77,754 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 74,175 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 67,089 miles

EML on

Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,745 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,268 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,579 miles

nearside and offside front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,895 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,585 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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ET08 GLF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ET08 GLF, 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 ET08 GLF registered?

ET08 GLF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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