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GU08 LBL

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,863 mi
Last recorded49,863 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 LBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 49,863 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 44,127 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 40,430 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 40,414 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 38,372 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 37,256 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 33,110 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 29,520 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 29,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion on offside front brake disc inner surface

Pass 25 Feb 2020 29,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 28,426 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 28,416 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut/split around tread and sidewalls

Pass 24 Feb 2018 27,165 miles

1/ n/s front tyre worn on edges and both front tyres becoming perished

2/ o/s rear tyre becoming perished

3/ n/s rear tyre inner side wall becoming perished not to cords at time of test

4/ front and rear brake discs becoming corroded

5/ rear brake pads becoming worn at limits

Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,293 miles

1. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 2. Nearside rear brake disc becoming corroded. 3. Rear brake pads becoming worn.

4. Nearside rear brake slightly tight.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 23,194 miles

1. Nearside rear brake disc becoming corroded.

2. Nearside rear brake pads becoming worn.

3. Nearside rear brake slightly tight.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,817 miles

1/ front and rear brake discs becoming corroded 2/ front and rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 19,328 miles

As per failure.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 19,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1. Nearside rear brake discs becoming pitted. 2. Front brake discs becoming pitted.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,699 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 16,220 miles

Front and rear brake discs sliughtly pitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,036 miles

1. Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted.

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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GU08 LBL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GU08 LBL, 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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GU08 LBL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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