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GIG 1552

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,540 mi
Last recorded41,540 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 1552
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 41,540 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 37,439 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 33,372 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 29,681 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 29,562 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 28,312 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,500 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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GIG 1552 is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GIG 1552, 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 GIG 1552 registered?

GIG 1552 is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is GIG 1552 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 1552 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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