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GC58 DJC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,728 mi
Last recorded91,728 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC58 DJC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 91,728 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 91,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 89,696 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 89,431 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 89,431 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,956 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 81,884 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 77,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2020 77,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,444 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 54,209 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 44,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,531 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 24,043 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 22,221 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,294 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,948 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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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GC58 DJC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GC58 DJC, 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 GC58 DJC registered?

GC58 DJC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is GC58 DJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC58 DJC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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