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GF08 PKA

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,182 mi
Last recorded29,182 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 29,182 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 29,182 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 29,091 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 28,757 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 28,409 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 28,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 26,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,065 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 7 Jul 2020 25,729 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 24,780 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,733 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,390 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 21,305 miles

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

brake fluid level low

front brake discs lightly scored

front brake pads (inner) worn to approx,5mm

n/s/front tyre worn on both edges

o/s/front tyre worn on both edges

o/s/rear tyre worn on both edges

rear brake discs slightly pitted

small stone chips over windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,337 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 15,940 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,286 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,150 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 9,514 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 PKA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF08 PKA registered?

GF08 PKA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is GF08 PKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 PKA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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