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GU08 WCV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,755 mi
Last recorded111,755 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 WCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 111,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 103,404 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 103,260 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive smoke. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Engine has abnormal noise.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 96,315 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 96,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,596 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 74,854 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 63,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 63,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,287 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front starting (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 47,713 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 47,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,535 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 39,299 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 36,348 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,053 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 WCV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

GU08 WCV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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