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GP08 NKF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,088 mi
Last recorded104,088 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 104,088 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 102,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 102,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 100,323 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 98,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic oversills fitted obscuring view

Fail 21 Jun 2021 98,781 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Plastic oversills fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Jun 2020 97,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,365 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 96,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 96,034 miles

light general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,948 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,839 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 79,911 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,968 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 72,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,314 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 66,679 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 61,198 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,587 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 55,587 miles

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

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 NKF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NKF, 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 NKF registered?

GP08 NKF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is GP08 NKF safe to buy?

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