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GU58 EYP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,027 mi
Last recorded111,027 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 EYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 111,027 miles

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

Rear osr and nsr arches corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 107,684 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 103,206 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2023 98,498 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2022 95,003 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2021 91,876 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Apr 2021 91,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2020 90,080 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Apr 2020 90,080 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 83,351 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 83,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,423 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,465 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,483 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 47,483 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,060 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,205 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,935 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 12,353 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 EYP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EYP, 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 EYP registered?

GU58 EYP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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