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GJ58 OPP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,098 mi
Last recorded29,098 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 OPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 29,098 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 29,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 28,316 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 28,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 27,550 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 26,897 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 26,221 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 25,752 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 24,951 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 23,130 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 20,894 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,463 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 16,279 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 14,501 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 13,396 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 8,228 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 OPP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 OPP, 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 OPP registered?

GJ58 OPP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2008.

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