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GP08 NLR

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,143 mi
Last recorded76,143 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 NLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 76,143 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 75,534 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 73,586 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 73,583 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2023 72,605 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 71,267 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 67,924 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 67,920 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 66,543 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 64,899 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 58,708 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 49,770 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,815 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 29,187 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 23,078 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 19,774 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 16,574 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 12,861 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 NLR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GP08 NLR, 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 NLR registered?

GP08 NLR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is GP08 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 NLR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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