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GL08 ZBY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,569 mi
Last recorded37,569 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 ZBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 37,569 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 36,483 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 35,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 34,191 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 32,725 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 32,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 31,442 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 29,619 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 27,471 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 26,036 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 24,887 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 22,558 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 May 2015 22,558 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 20,968 miles

advise front discs slight corrision

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,993 miles

Nail in offside 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)

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

advise all tyres have some light cracking to them

Fail 10 Jun 2013 18,993 miles

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

Nail in offside 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)

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

advise all tyres have some light cracking to them

Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 15,090 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,281 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 ZBY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

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

Is GL08 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 ZBY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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