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GD08 TLN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,555 mi
Last recorded103,555 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 103,555 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 100,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very deep cut but not showing cords, on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear sub frame rusty all over.

Fail 10 Jan 2025 100,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play in bull joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very deep cut but not showing cords, on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear sub frame rusty all over.

Pass 22 Dec 2023 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 96,206 miles

Nearside Front HEAD LAMP LENS IN POOR CONDITION PATTERN JUST IN SPEC

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front HEAD LAMP LENS IN POOR CONDITION PATTERN JUST IN SPEC

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 94,660 miles

front antiroll bar link covers perished

Pass 8 Jan 2021 93,425 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 90,478 miles

All brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 80,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 70,305 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,157 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 59,156 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 53,492 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 53,492 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,853 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,629 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,130 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,870 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,353 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 38,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TLN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

GD08 TLN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is GD08 TLN safe to buy?

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