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GL08 DKE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,617 mi
Last recorded42,617 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 DKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 42,617 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 42,379 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front and both rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 42,077 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,014 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 42,005 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 41,937 miles

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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding almost to excess (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 41,382 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 40,489 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 39,843 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 35,725 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 33,666 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 30,351 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 25,178 miles

damp around gearbox oil filler plug {plug loose}

front brake pads low

ns wiper blade splitting

Fail 17 May 2013 22,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracking splitting to tread and side walls of rear tyres and some small cut in tread

Pass 17 May 2013 22,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracking splitting to tread and side walls of rear tyres and some small cut in tread

Pass 22 May 2012 18,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread deep enough to reach the cords but not in excess of requirements

Fail 20 May 2011 14,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf tyre 2mm on edge

osr tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 20 May 2011 14,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf tyre 2mm on edge

osr tyre cut but not to cords

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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GL08 DKE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL08 DKE, 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 GL08 DKE registered?

GL08 DKE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is GL08 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 DKE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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