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GD08 CVT

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,762 mi
Last recorded66,762 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 CVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 66,762 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 66,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 58,431 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 58,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 58,346 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 58,346 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 57,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 57,924 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 57,545 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,830 miles

BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 20 Jun 2018 54,582 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,744 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 46,589 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,116 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 34,373 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 34,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,597 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,722 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,798 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 20,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,760 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 CVT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CVT, 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 CVT registered?

GD08 CVT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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