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G17 EGT

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,195 mi
Last recorded83,195 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 EGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 83,195 miles

Offside Rear under body drain hole has corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2025 81,548 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 76,641 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 71,808 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 63,696 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 55,081 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 48,122 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,300 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,864 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly cracked

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 34,864 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front tyre slightly cracked

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,279 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 28,279 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,079 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 27,079 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,285 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 23,285 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 19,232 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 19,224 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,656 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,373 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 11,694 miles

front + rear discs 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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G17 EGT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G17 EGT, 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 G17 EGT registered?

G17 EGT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is G17 EGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G17 EGT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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