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G4 MOE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,779 mi
Last recorded64,779 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 MOE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 64,779 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 63,608 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 62,572 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 61,161 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 60,324 miles

Rear Rear underside of vehicle inc suspension components corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 57,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,967 miles

front pads wearing

Fail 11 Nov 2019 53,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front pads wearing

Pass 13 Nov 2018 48,618 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 43,648 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 39,483 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,483 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,988 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,392 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,438 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 15,643 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 13,430 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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G4 MOE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G4 MOE, 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 G4 MOE registered?

G4 MOE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is G4 MOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 MOE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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