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GL08 GNK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

50,742 mi
Last recorded50,742 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 GNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 50,742 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 50,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 50,370 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 50,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 50,300 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 50,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 50,176 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 50,175 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

battery u/s

Pass 7 Jun 2022 50,013 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 50,012 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 49,854 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 49,854 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 49,447 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 49,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 47,462 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 44,173 miles

Rear slight brake bind on both rear brakes , brake discs surfaces corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 41,768 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 39,469 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 39,462 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 37,384 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 33,927 miles

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre rubber deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2014 33,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre rubber deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2013 29,564 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 26,969 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 21,484 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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GL08 GNK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GL08 GNK, 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 GNK registered?

GL08 GNK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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