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GJ58 AVM

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,160 mi
Last recorded87,160 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 AVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2025 87,160 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 84,996 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 84,164 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 82,792 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 80,085 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 76,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,739 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,087 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,492 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,554 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,213 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,196 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,031 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,968 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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GJ58 AVM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GJ58 AVM, 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 GJ58 AVM registered?

GJ58 AVM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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