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GU08 WCT

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,220 mi
Last recorded133,220 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 133,220 miles

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

Under body corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2023 133,220 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2022 131,071 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2022 131,071 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2021 128,965 miles

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

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))

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2020 128,199 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2020 128,189 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2019 123,404 miles

Brake bind, O/S/f, not showing on RBT

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and associated bolt on components

some surface corrosion to front underside of vehicle.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 116,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Surface Corrosion to underside of vehicle, mainly to both subframes and associated bolt on components.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 110,172 miles

all tyres perished

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,579 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 12 Aug 2015 97,475 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 97,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 88,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside headlamp dim

Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 47,335 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,103 miles

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

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 WCT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WCT, 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 WCT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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