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GV08 XFG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,343 mi
Last recorded83,343 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 83,343 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 82,804 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,396 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,903 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 81,516 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 81,516 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,121 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 80,327 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 78,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 75,215 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear inner brake pads apear worn

Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,103 miles

rear inner brake pads appear worn

Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,228 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 64,583 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,731 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre treads wearing on the edges

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2012 54,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre treads wearing on the edges

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,772 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 48,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,742 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 XFG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XFG, 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 XFG registered?

GV08 XFG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is GV08 XFG safe to buy?

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