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GP57 MUC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,372 mi
Last recorded55,372 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 MUC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 55,372 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on all four tyres in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 52,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (perish cracks in there treads) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 49,573 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 46,322 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 43,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 39,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 39,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 35,615 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 35,613 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf nsr nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 33,306 miles

Central Front chip in screen

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake inbalance

Pass 6 Jan 2018 31,145 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 31,143 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 29,192 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 26,359 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 24 Jan 2015

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2014 21,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 20,560 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 21 Jan 2012 19,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 18,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GP57 MUC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GP57 MUC, 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 GP57 MUC registered?

GP57 MUC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is GP57 MUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP57 MUC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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