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GR08 FMM

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,551 mi
Last recorded56,551 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 FMM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 56,551 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 55,219 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 53,803 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 52,012 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 51,151 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 51,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 50,248 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 49,623 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 49,623 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 44,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 41,282 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,482 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 40,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,438 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

both headlights fitted with masks

Fail 21 Jun 2016 35,438 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper / wheel / tyre (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

both headlights fitted with masks

Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,349 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 20,744 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 14,783 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 12,082 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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GR08 FMM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GR08 FMM, 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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GR08 FMM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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