2008 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H297 GCR
2008 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 91,625 km. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 91,625 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H297 GCR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 91,625 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H297 GCR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda Mx-5 (H297 GCR) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
H297 GCR Odometer History
- 06/04/202389,905 km
- 19/08/202490,379 km+474 km
- 10/02/202691,625 km+1,246 km
Average of roughly 603 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Road salt and trapped moisture cause the metal to rot from the inside out.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug MisfireModerate
The NC MX-5 is prone to misfires caused by deterioration of the thin wiring to the ignition coils, which leads to coil failure. Symptoms include rough idle, hesitation under acceleration and the engine management light. The fix is typically new coils and plugs.
- Soft-Top Window Hazing and Water IngressModerate
The plastic rear window on the soft-top can haze or craze with age, reducing rear visibility. More seriously, the roof seals and rain rails can fail, letting water into the cabin and accelerating sill corrosion from the inside.
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