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GY58 FFL

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,476 mi
Last recorded79,476 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 FFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 79,476 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 72,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 69,401 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 65,380 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 59,642 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 58,092 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 52,941 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,240 miles

Nearside Front and offside front has slight bind

Fail 15 Jun 2018 48,240 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and offside front has slight bind

Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,059 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (front and rear) (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak can be heard but not visible (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak can be heard but not visible (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,611 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,388 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,045 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,174 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,413 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 23,725 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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GY58 FFL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GY58 FFL, 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 GY58 FFL registered?

GY58 FFL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 2008.

Is GY58 FFL safe to buy?

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