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GV08 XFJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,437 mi
Last recorded44,437 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 44,437 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 42,042 miles

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Pass 24 Jul 2024 39,266 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 36,880 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 32,563 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 32,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 30,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 27,094 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 27,083 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 27,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 26,831 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 26,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 26,701 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 26,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front cracks in tread

Offside Front cracks in tread

Offside Rear cracks in tread

Pass 20 Jul 2016 26,439 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2016 26,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt All Four (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2015 26,389 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 23,096 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre cracking in tread inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 24,204 miles

N/S/R tyre side wall damage no cords

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,448 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 20,448 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,721 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 XFJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

GV08 XFJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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