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GY 5272

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

9,419 mi
Last recorded9,419 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY 5272
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 9,419 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 8,775 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2024 8,556 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 8,204 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 8,126 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 8,101 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 8,072 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 8,072 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 7,965 miles

Offside wiper rubber split at end

Pass 21 Feb 2018 7,812 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 7,589 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 7,674 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split on end

Pass 25 Feb 2015 6,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 6,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slight pitting

Pass 21 Feb 2013 6,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear n/s and o/s brake discs slight pitting inner surfaces

Pass 22 Feb 2012 5,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear n/s and o/s brake discs pitted inner surfaces.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 5,352 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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GY 5272 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 GY 5272, 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 GY 5272 registered?

GY 5272 is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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