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GL08 ZBZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,342 mi
Last recorded91,342 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 91,342 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 90,354 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 88,067 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 84,439 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 84,439 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 80,746 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 77,916 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,889 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,987 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,867 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 26 Jun 2015 54,949 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,645 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,857 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,711 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 34,711 miles

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

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 ZBZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ registered?

GL08 ZBZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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The MOT history for GL08 ZBZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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