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GL08 MHK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,630 mi
Last recorded136,630 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 136,630 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 129,845 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 7 Nov 2023 125,988 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 122,247 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 116,729 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 111,864 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 102,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak around sump area

Pass 17 May 2018 95,901 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 89,915 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 84,523 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 78,490 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 72,404 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2013 65,215 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 59,312 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2011 50,443 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 MHK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MHK, 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 MHK registered?

GL08 MHK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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