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GD08 CVS

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,818 mi
Last recorded73,818 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 73,818 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 71,205 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,857 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 67,145 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 66,429 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 66,429 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,620 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 65,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,104 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 58,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened has slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear and nearside rear heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 52,924 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,609 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,361 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,244 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 16,582 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 CVS 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 88.9%.

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 CVS, 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 CVS registered?

GD08 CVS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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