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GV08 XEF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,031 mi
Last recorded146,031 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 146,031 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of vehicle has surface rust throughout (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 141,977 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 134,417 miles

both front headlamps lenses starting to deteriorate

general corrosion under car

general oil leaks under car

Pass 5 Jul 2023 125,570 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 125,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 117,929 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 113,448 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 113,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 110,547 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 110,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,717 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 102,040 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 102,038 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,002 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,196 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 74,124 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,364 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 52,712 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 43,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,656 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,434 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 XEF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

GV08 XEF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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