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GF08 EEV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,770 mi
Last recorded82,770 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 EEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 82,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 80,721 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 76,969 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 76,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 74,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 70,433 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,660 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,253 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 58,794 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,439 miles

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

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,196 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,441 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,078 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2014 31,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,152 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,975 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 16,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,244 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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GF08 EEV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GF08 EEV, 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 GF08 EEV registered?

GF08 EEV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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