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GF08 PHX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,494 mi
Last recorded67,494 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 67,494 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 66,087 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 64,406 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 60,421 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 56,737 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 51,613 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,851 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 43,778 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,520 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 39,520 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,586 miles

nearside front brake slight bind

Fail 20 Mar 2015 38,586 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,829 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 29,557 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 17,839 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 7,132 miles

Slight surface corrosion on front discs

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 PHX 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 GF08 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

GF08 PHX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GF08 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 PHX 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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