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GE03 ADE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,940 mi
Last recorded114,940 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE03 ADE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 114,940 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 114,141 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 112,931 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 112,112 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 110,910 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 110,104 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 108,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/Cracking In Tread Area Due To Age, Made week 05 Of 2013, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks Starting To Form On Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/Cracking In Tread Area Due To Age, Made Week 05 Of 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 107,103 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall has a cut

both front tyres perished/cracking in tread blocks

Fail 3 Apr 2018 107,103 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall has a cut

both front tyres perished/cracking in tread blocks

Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,828 miles

both front tyres in tread blocks perishing/cracking

both rear tyres inner side walls are starting to split

Pass 31 Dec 2015 103,810 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 101,141 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 84,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jun 2012 50,814 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 50,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 16,160 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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GE03 ADE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GE03 ADE, 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 GE03 ADE registered?

GE03 ADE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is GE03 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GE03 ADE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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