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ET08 GLV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,704 mi
Last recorded41,704 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 GLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 41,704 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 41,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 41,674 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 41,024 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 40,381 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 39,111 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 38,324 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 37,567 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 34,577 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 31,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 31,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,824 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 16,592 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,248 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 10,536 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 GLV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 GLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET08 GLV registered?

ET08 GLV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 2008.

Is ET08 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET08 GLV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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