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GL08 RRO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,029 mi
Last recorded96,029 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 RRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 96,029 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 88,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 80,922 miles

Nearside Rear Diff leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 78,898 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,237 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 73,024 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 73,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055016 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 71,136 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,351 miles

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

slight bind to front wheels

slight bind to front wheels

Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,279 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,012 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 47,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,708 miles

Both front tyres cracking on treads

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 41,667 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres cracking on treads

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 36,322 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 RRO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc 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 RRO, 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 RRO registered?

GL08 RRO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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