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GL08 TWP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,546 mi
Last recorded89,546 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 89,546 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 82,928 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 75,319 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 68,979 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,677 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,631 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 54,165 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,781 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2014 38,320 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,320 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,318 miles

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

n/s wiper starting to smear

Fail 26 Jun 2013 32,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

n/s wiper starting to smear

Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,872 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 TWP 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 86.7%.

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 TWP, 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 TWP registered?

GL08 TWP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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