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GU58 EXM

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,717 mi
Last recorded79,717 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 EXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 79,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,139 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 79,139 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 78,041 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 78,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 74,930 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 74,930 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 71,168 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 63,770 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 63,770 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,009 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 55,810 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 50,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3,000 miles. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,425 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 41,425 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 36,972 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 35,885 miles

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall split - no cords showing at time of test

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

strong advise - offside front brake pads worn very thin - attention required.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 35,885 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall split - no cords showing at time of test

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

strong advise - offside front brake pads worn very thin - attention required.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,224 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,328 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges (no cords visible)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 22,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edges (no cords visible)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,850 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 10,914 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 EXM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GU58 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

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

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