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GL08 RPO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,258 mi
Last recorded88,258 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 RPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 88,258 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 88,358 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 83,689 miles

nsr+osr droplink dust covers perished

Pass 8 Dec 2023 78,426 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 76,653 miles

stone chip in screen n/s

Pass 6 Dec 2021 74,834 miles

o/s/r road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 73,059 miles

Front wipers poor to clear

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,764 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 65,969 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 60,664 miles

Front both front tyres perishing and wearing low on inner & outer tread

Rear both rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2016 55,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres near limit & small splits inner walls

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 17 Dec 2014 40,323 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 38,445 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 33,651 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 4 May 2012 24,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

slight corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Fail 4 May 2012 24,352 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

slight corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,094 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 RPO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

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

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The MOT history for GL08 RPO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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