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GJ58 RLV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,248 mi
Last recorded112,248 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 RLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 112,248 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 110,921 miles

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

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2023 109,763 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

os and ns front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 108,452 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 100,088 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,052 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 99,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Rivets missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,689 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 97,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Drop-link rivets (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 95,073 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 95,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 95,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,476 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,657 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,204 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,627 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2012 35,757 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,757 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,263 miles

Nearside 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 RLV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RLV, 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 RLV registered?

GJ58 RLV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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