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GJ58 WMK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,297 mi
Last recorded77,297 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 77,297 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 77,297 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 76,805 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 76,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,688 miles

Extensive heavy surface corrosion on rear subframe and suspension

Fail 8 Aug 2019 75,566 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Extensive heavy surface corrosion on rear subframe and suspension

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brakes require service or repair

Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,806 miles

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

Rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

brake service recommended

park brake lever has minimal reserve travel.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 73,753 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

brake service recommended.

Pass 14 Jan 2017 69,903 miles

N/side front tyre worn on outer tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight drag o/side rear brake

Fail 13 Jan 2017 69,902 miles

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

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

N/side front tyre worn on outer tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight drag o/side rear brake

Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,213 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 57,199 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 57,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front pads appear to be worn low

Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,021 miles

front and rear brake pads appear to be worn low,attention recommended

park brake lever high

rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand

Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,274 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,089 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 37,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres heavily worn on the edges of the tread, replacement strongly recommended

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin, further investigation recommended

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 WMK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WMK, 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 WMK registered?

GJ58 WMK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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