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GV08 OPD

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,256 mi
Last recorded67,256 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 OPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 67,256 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 May 2023 61,525 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 61,525 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 58,632 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Lower lower arm has slight damage

Pass 7 Apr 2021 55,747 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 55,747 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 52,751 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,568 miles

Front brake pads low.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 47,567 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake pads low.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 41,516 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 41,516 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 31,816 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,568 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,148 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 26,145 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,127 miles

N/s/r tyre getting low - 3mm

o/s/r tyre a little low - 3.5mm

Pass 12 May 2012 18,732 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 13,324 miles

both front brake discs and pads in poor condition

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 OPD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GV08 OPD, 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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GV08 OPD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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