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GV08 XFM

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,855 mi
Last recorded35,855 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 35,855 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 28,107 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 21,634 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 65% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 17,728 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 17,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil filter leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2023 17,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 17,674 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 17,216 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 16,892 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 16,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 15,483 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2018 15,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nothing to offside (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 14,859 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 13,514 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 12,470 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 11,930 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 11,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 10,464 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 9,441 miles

N/S/R tyre minor cuts in tread

extensive engine covers in place

extensive undershild in place

unable to fully inspect all road springs due to layout

Fail 9 Aug 2011 9,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre minor cuts in tread

extensive engine covers in place

extensive undershild in place

unable to fully inspect all road springs due to layout

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 XFM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

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

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