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GD08 CVR

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,992 mi
Last recorded53,992 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 CVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 53,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 51,293 miles

rear underbody/subframe is corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 45,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall damaged. No cords visible at this time.

Fail 9 Sep 2022 45,765 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall damaged. No cords visible at this time.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 43,263 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,599 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All four drop link ball joint boots very deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 41,601 miles

Both rear tyres cracked between tread

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 39,347 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,492 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,535 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 30,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 30,415 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,564 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 25,727 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 21,636 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 21,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,266 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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GD08 CVR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 GD08 CVR, 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 GD08 CVR registered?

GD08 CVR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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