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GL58 CHY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,092 mi
Last recorded39,092 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 CHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 39,092 miles

vehicle suspension lowered

Fail 22 Jan 2019 39,075 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle suspension lowered

Pass 24 Jan 2018 35,480 miles

Front brake bind

Front suspension brace fitted

front and rear suspension lowered

underbody bracing bars fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 31,601 miles

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

vehicle lowered

Pass 14 Jan 2016 28,922 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,931 miles

suspension lowered

Fail 14 Jan 2015 26,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

speedo not working

suspension lowered

Pass 16 Jan 2014 23,756 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,606 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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GL58 CHY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL58 CHY, 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 GL58 CHY registered?

GL58 CHY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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The MOT history for GL58 CHY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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