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GP08 NKC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,068 mi
Last recorded37,068 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 NKC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 37,068 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 36,274 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 36,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 35,466 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from between rear differential box & prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 35,466 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front split & smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 34,437 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & both rear brake disc slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from between rear differential box & prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 32,723 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak between differential & prop-shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 32,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cuts inner wall reaching ply/cords 205/50/R 15 87 V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cuts all round badly perished also wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cuts all round, wearing close to limit 205/50/R 15 87 V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to legal limit 205/50/R 15 87 V also deep cracks/perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to legal limit outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak between differential & prop-shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 32,109 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres front and rear starting to crack but not deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing close to limit also inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing close to limit also inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 31,750 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres started wearing low on outer edges also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres started to wear close to legal limit also has started to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 31,749 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres started wearing low on outer edges also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres started to wear close to legal limit also has started to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 30,590 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/ R 16 87 V Yokohama (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slightly leaking from gearbox and rear propeller shaft seal for differential box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear 205/50/R16 87V Yokohama (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 30,590 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/ R 16 87 V Yokohama (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slightly leaking from gearbox and rear propeller shaft seal for differential box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear 205/50/R16 87V Yokohama (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 28,822 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and both rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,013 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 26,556 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 26,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 24,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,363 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,462 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,743 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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GP08 NKC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP08 NKC, 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 GP08 NKC registered?

GP08 NKC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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