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GJ58 EHW

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,850 mi
Last recorded61,850 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 EHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 61,850 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 61,621 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 61,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing. (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing Ball joint split pin missing. (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 61,269 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 60,845 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Tread

Pass 9 Aug 2022 59,103 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 59,103 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 51,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 51,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 47,684 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall and tread perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

Offside Front tyre outer wall and tread perished

Pass 10 Aug 2019 43,218 miles

Rear brake pads worn (5 k aprox )

Pass 7 Sep 2018 42,828 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,516 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,239 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 63,239 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,910 miles

Offside Front wiper split

Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,061 miles

Both front tyres and the n/s/r tyre have worn at the edges of the tread, but is not considered to be primary tread for the purpose of the mot.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,604 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,918 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,946 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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GJ58 EHW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EHW, 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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GJ58 EHW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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