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GU08 WCK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

60,173 mi
Last recorded60,173 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 60,173 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 59,102 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 58,279 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all connecting suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 58,275 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing to be checked on return (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all connecting suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 57,955 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,454 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,570 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,040 miles

Rear both o/s and n/s tyres cracking and perished on inner and outer side walls

Pass 16 Sep 2019 54,778 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,862 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,994 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,813 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,523 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,167 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 25,203 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,648 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,892 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 WCK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WCK, 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 WCK registered?

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

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