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GD08 KUP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,988 mi
Last recorded88,988 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 KUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 88,988 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 86,698 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 86,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 84,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 81,885 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,911 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 79,910 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 78,461 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 78,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,364 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,302 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,262 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,322 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,350 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,892 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,163 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,790 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,905 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 KUP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc 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 KUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD08 KUP registered?

GD08 KUP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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