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GY08 SPZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,367 mi
Last recorded172,367 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 SPZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 172,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 170,167 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 164,676 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 160,948 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 157,807 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 155,119 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 153,015 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 140,036 miles

Emissions lambda limit only just met

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at welded repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 123,754 miles

Nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall and worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,475 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 103,475 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 101,154 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 101,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 95,589 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,668 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,985 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,398 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,199 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 SPZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 GY08 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

GY08 SPZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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