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GX08 FXU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,252 mi
Last recorded80,252 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 FXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 80,252 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 76,041 miles

Central Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Components in general. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 76,040 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Components in general. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 74,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 70,448 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 70,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 65,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 65,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 59,970 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 59,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split / cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2019 54,706 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 52,174 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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

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

Undertray not fully secure only 2 out of 5 securing bolts present at time of test (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 52,146 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Nearside Front Inner inner pad appears low

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

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

Undertray not fully secure only 2 out of 5 securing bolts present at time of test (8.1.1 (b) (i))

unable to check n/s/f bearing for roughness / play due to binding brakes

Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,186 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 42,827 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 37,758 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 31,894 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 26,325 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,710 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 FXU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GX08 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

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

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