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GJ58 TSV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,920 mi
Last recorded106,920 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 TSV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 106,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2026 106,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 103,445 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 103,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 102,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 102,414 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 100,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 100,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 97,251 miles

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Pass 4 May 2021 96,706 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 95,045 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 94,393 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,709 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 85,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,622 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,318 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,536 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 50,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,638 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 TSV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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