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GL08 DKN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,961 mi
Last recorded135,961 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 DKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 135,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight split at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 129,820 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 121,811 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation on inside of both headlamps and slight misting on outside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 109,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 108,578 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 93,423 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes have slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 84,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 83,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 83,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,608 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,095 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,327 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,246 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 33,683 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,891 miles

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated but clearing o.k.at this time

Fail 13 Jun 2013 28,891 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated but clearing o.k.at this time

Pass 31 May 2012 23,989 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,397 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 DKN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DKN, 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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GL08 DKN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2008.

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