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GV08 OOC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,962 mi
Last recorded60,962 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 OOC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 60,962 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 59,436 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 53,483 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 51,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 47,549 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 44,146 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 41,917 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2020 41,915 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 41,091 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 41,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 39,652 miles

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

rust and corrosion in various places

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,530 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,702 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low on edges of tread and outer sidewall cracked/deteriorated

Nearside windscreen wiper blade rubber split

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

Fail 12 Apr 2017 37,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken upper ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre getting low on edges of tread and outer sidewall cracked/deteriorated

Nearside windscreen wiper blade rubber split

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,340 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,918 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,315 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,218 miles

tyres 205/50/16 87v

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,588 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,392 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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GV08 OOC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GV08 OOC, 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 GV08 OOC registered?

GV08 OOC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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