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GF08 EFN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,533 mi
Last recorded60,533 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 EFN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 60,533 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

REAR BRAKE PADS OSR LOOK LOW

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

front subframe corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 59,473 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Most suspension arms are heavily corroded, but not seriously weakened yet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 59,129 miles

All suspension arms are corroded but not excessively

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 58,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All suspension arms are corroded but not excessively

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 57,136 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 54,482 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 54,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cuts and splits but not reached ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 53,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 52,253 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 49,763 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 49,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all valves poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 47,592 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,227 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 43,554 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 40,062 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,688 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,716 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in tread

rear brake disc are slightly pitted

Fail 24 Mar 2012 32,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre has cuts in tread

rear brake disc are slightly pitted

Pass 26 Mar 2011 27,904 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 EFN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EFN, 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 EFN registered?

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

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