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G704 YDV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

182,339 mi
Last recorded182,339 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG704 YDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 182,339 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 172,919 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 163,805 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 5 Nov 2015 152,624 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 144,190 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 134,834 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Nov 2012 127,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 116,834 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 105,693 miles

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

tyres deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2010 105,693 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

tyres deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2008 89,840 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 89,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 22 Nov 2007 86,542 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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G704 YDV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G704 YDV, 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 G704 YDV registered?

G704 YDV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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