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GD08 KUY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,983 mi
Last recorded109,983 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 KUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 109,983 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 109,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2025 100,345 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 100,345 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 90,553 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 79,693 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 71,359 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 71,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 67,596 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,567 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 62,277 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 59,482 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,444 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,711 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,835 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,070 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 49,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 46,436 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 43,488 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 KUY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KUY, 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 KUY registered?

GD08 KUY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is GD08 KUY safe to buy?

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