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GF08 VSN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,585 mi
Last recorded62,585 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 VSN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 62,585 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 May 2026 62,524 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2025 54,629 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 47,541 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 39,853 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 32,924 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 31,485 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 29,975 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 28,332 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 26,871 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread perished,205/55 R 16

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 24,606 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 21,831 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,846 miles

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

cuts in o/s/r tyre walls

Fail 27 Jul 2015 18,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

cuts in o/s/r tyre walls

Pass 14 Aug 2014 15,469 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 14,772 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 12,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 12,818 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 VSN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

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

Is GF08 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 VSN 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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