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GY08 SOE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,523 mi
Last recorded27,523 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 SOE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 27,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 26,482 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 24,977 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 24,977 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 23,448 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 22,625 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 20,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 19,430 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 17,262 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 15,166 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 6 Mar 2017 14,222 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 12,488 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 11,056 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2014 8,824 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 7,504 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 7,081 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 4,273 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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GY08 SOE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GY08 SOE, 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 GY08 SOE registered?

GY08 SOE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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