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GL08 RNF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,180 mi
Last recorded55,180 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 RNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 55,180 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 54,200 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 53,138 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 52,282 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,722 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,730 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 50,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,190 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 50,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,686 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 16 Mar 2017 48,660 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,377 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,420 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,543 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,228 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,437 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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 RNF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RNF, 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 RNF registered?

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

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