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GF58 AXN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,366 mi
Last recorded91,366 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 AXN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 91,366 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 87,570 miles

Front Slight corrosion to front discs

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 28 Sep 2023 83,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Rear both rear discs have light corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2023 83,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Rear both rear discs have light corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,446 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,274 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Seat belt very slow to retract

front and rear discs corroded

wipers slightly smear

Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracked / perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes are pitted & scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses are faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Wipers smear.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer sidewall cracked / perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 70,916 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides inner rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes are pitted & scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses are faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Wipers smear.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer sidewall cracked / perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes corroded, pitted & cored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 68,449 miles

front and rear discs corroded and rear pads getting low.

front tyres slightly perished

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,365 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs inner face rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2017 63,364 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs inner face rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,720 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 56,720 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,973 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 47,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,510 miles

fan belt splitting

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,674 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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GF58 AXN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF58 AXN, 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 GF58 AXN registered?

GF58 AXN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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