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GF08 EEX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,993 mi
Last recorded90,993 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 EEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 90,993 miles

Headlamp beam image poor.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 90,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp beam image poor.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 84,747 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 80,164 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 80,164 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 75,969 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outside edge ()

Fail 19 Apr 2022 75,969 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outside edge ()

Pass 30 Apr 2021 71,997 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 71,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 70,792 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,017 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 70,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 67,802 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 67,802 miles

Emissions not tested to far over limit would damage EGA (7.3.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,266 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 49,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer sidwall

Fail 16 Jan 2016 49,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer sidwall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 41,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 41,585 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,849 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 30,849 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 23,696 miles

All brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,053 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs slight pitting

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 EEX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF08 EEX, 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 EEX registered?

GF08 EEX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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