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GU08 WCL

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,077 mi
Last recorded86,077 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 86,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Note ; Axle Differential casing corroded

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Vehicle is heavily undersealed , some areas of corrosion visible

Fail 29 Sep 2025 86,071 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak , Failing Lambda Emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section pipe is fracture at previous weld repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Vehicle is heavily undersealed , some areas of corrosion visible

Fail 15 Sep 2025 86,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 81,371 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 80,185 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and covers restricting full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension auxililary components and differential corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside,front and rear, surface corrosion on casings (5.3.2 (b))

oversills restricting full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2023 79,884 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion all rear suspension components and differential (5.3.3 (b) (i))

over sills restricting full inspection

Fail 19 Jan 2023 79,864 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion all rear suspension components and differential (5.3.3 (b) (i))

over sills restricting full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2022 78,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 76,973 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 76,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,917 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,683 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,952 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,633 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 39,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,860 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,956 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,289 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,057 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 WCL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

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

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