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G11 WGJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

64,982 mi
Last recorded64,982 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 WGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 64,982 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 64,294 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 63,926 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 63,837 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,526 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,268 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,892 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,553 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,815 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rears strip check next service or 5,000 miles (3.5.1g)

underbody req clean wax oil grease all pipes hoses while still good

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,299 miles

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

Tester had to reset vehicles internal headlamp adjuster to zero to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,672 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,537 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,994 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 29,311 miles

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 12,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

frt discs corroded and pitted

rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,975 miles

frt discs corroded and pitted

rear discs corroded and pitted

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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G11 WGJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 G11 WGJ, 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 G11 WGJ registered?

G11 WGJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is G11 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G11 WGJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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