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GJ58 MTU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,645 mi
Last recorded106,645 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 MTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 106,645 miles

Rear underbody/components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2025 104,162 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 101,589 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 97,595 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 90,946 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 84,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 84,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 80,658 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,165 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,855 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017
Fail 8 Jun 2017

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,527 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,282 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,184 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,397 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,196 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 MTU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

GJ58 MTU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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