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GJ08 ASV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,348 mi
Last recorded45,348 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 ASV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 45,348 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 45,347 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 39,528 miles

Vehicle Underneath Repaired / Covered in Undersealant

Fail 8 Jan 2025 39,373 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner sill corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front ferrules corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 38,001 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 37,060 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 36,387 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 35,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 34,354 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 34,354 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 33,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Jan 2018 31,691 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 30,178 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 30,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Tyre Wall badly split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2016 28,733 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 27,227 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 25,810 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 24,108 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,693 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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GJ08 ASV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GJ08 ASV, 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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GJ08 ASV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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