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GU58 EWY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,768 mi
Last recorded100,768 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 EWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 100,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 94,302 miles

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

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 88,900 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm / nail in

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 77,775 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 65,665 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 63,802 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 63,664 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 57,367 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 49,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 45,144 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 45,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake disc very rusty (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake disc very rusty (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 42,458 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,418 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,457 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 32,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 28,020 miles

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

Nearside front Tyre starting to split

Pass 21 Sep 2013 24,042 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,378 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,800 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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GU58 EWY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GU58 EWY, 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 GU58 EWY registered?

GU58 EWY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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