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GL08 LVJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,878 mi
Last recorded77,878 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 LVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 77,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 70,081 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 62,114 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 55,160 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 54,922 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 54,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2021 54,594 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 53,871 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

oil contamination to exhaust from rear differential oil leak

poor pattern to offside and nearside headlamp dipped beam images

Pass 16 May 2019 53,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

poor pattern to headlamp dipped beams

Fail 16 May 2019 53,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

poor pattern to headlamp dipped beams

Pass 22 May 2018 52,052 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 50,980 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,497 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 46,833 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 46,833 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,459 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 39,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2013 39,523 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 38,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 32,712 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 LVJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

GL08 LVJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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