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GJ58 GFX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,435 mi
Last recorded85,435 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 GFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 85,435 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 81,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 77,201 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 74,736 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 67,845 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,363 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,176 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,246 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 55,915 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 55,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 54,007 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 52,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cut in tread on nsr tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear tyres have minor cuts in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,519 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,805 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 21,610 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 GFX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GFX, 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 GFX registered?

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

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