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GX08 EWH

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,675 mi
Last recorded38,675 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 EWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 38,675 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 37,028 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 35,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 33,619 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 33,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 31,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,982 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 28,601 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 27,239 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,735 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 24,578 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,896 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,285 miles

front registration plate marked across lettering

Pass 7 Apr 2014 16,377 miles

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

front number plate

Pass 9 Apr 2013 3,659 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 2,988 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 2,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 2,277 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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GX08 EWH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GX08 EWH, 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 GX08 EWH registered?

GX08 EWH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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