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GD07 LJD

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,247 mi
Last recorded81,247 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD07 LJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 81,247 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 81,247 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 75,785 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 75,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 67,969 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,045 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,640 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 50,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 45,223 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 42,371 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 38,884 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,220 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,939 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 32,929 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,209 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 25,188 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 21,227 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,942 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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GD07 LJD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GD07 LJD, 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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GD07 LJD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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