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GU08 UJE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,224 mi
Last recorded97,224 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 97,224 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 96,895 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 96,352 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 87,437 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 77,154 miles

front and rear subframes have slight surface rust

Fail 5 Feb 2022 77,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear subframes have slight surface rust

Pass 2 Feb 2021 72,697 miles

underbody suspension brakes and steering has light surface rust

Pass 12 Feb 2020 70,023 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes slightly binding

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,043 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 64,039 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,134 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,908 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,452 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,775 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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GU08 UJE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 GU08 UJE, 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 GU08 UJE registered?

GU08 UJE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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