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2008 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration GL08TVP
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2008
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expires 23 Nov 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,156 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 82,324 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 82,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,899 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 80,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,194 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023 25 Jun 202621 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 79,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,819 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,159 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 73,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,122 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2020 25 Jun 202631 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,336 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2019 25 Jun 202631 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 69,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
17 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,059 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2018 25 Jun 202614 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,726 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2017 25 Jun 202613 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,774 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- nail in n/s/r tyre
4 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,024 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2015 25 Jun 20264 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,700 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,700 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,393 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,328 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2012 25 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GL08TVP was registered on 2008-06-19
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