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GV08 OPJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,147 mi
Last recorded41,147 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 OPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 41,147 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 40,371 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 39,523 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 38,660 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 37,759 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 36,965 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 34,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 33,372 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 31,069 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 28,545 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 25,747 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 23,073 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 18,614 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 16,004 miles

wipers split

Pass 3 May 2011 12,668 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f outer tyre wall damaged.

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 OPJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV08 OPJ registered?

GV08 OPJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is GV08 OPJ safe to buy?

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