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GF08 EFA

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,410 mi
Last recorded68,410 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 EFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 68,410 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 68,406 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both O/S and N/S worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S and O/S worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 67,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 65,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads approx 4mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

screen wash jets slightly poor

Pass 17 Mar 2023 63,116 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 60,812 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,507 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 56,461 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 56,456 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,329 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 53,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,672 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,115 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,602 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 35,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,353 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 23,902 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,568 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,055 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 EFA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EFA, 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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GF08 EFA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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