2008 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · AA07 GNA
2008 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 62,788 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AA07 GNA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 62,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA07 GNA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda Mx-5 (AA07 GNA) between September 2010 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres splitting all around in”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
AA07 GNA Mileage History
- 20/09/201011,976 mi
- 07/09/201112,624 mi+648 mi
- 07/09/201112,624 mi
- 11/09/201213,290 mi+666 mi
- 20/08/201317,670 mi+4,380 mi
- 04/08/201423,118 mi+5,448 mi
- 17/08/201533,567 mi+10,449 mi
- 08/08/201642,326 mi+8,759 mi
- 25/07/201746,111 mi+3,785 mi
- 25/07/201746,116 mi+5 mi
- 14/08/201851,093 mi+4,977 mi
- 26/07/201954,437 mi+3,344 mi
- 27/07/202055,845 mi+1,408 mi
- 09/08/202157,516 mi+1,671 mi
- 15/08/202259,480 mi+1,964 mi
- 16/08/202360,773 mi+1,293 mi
- 18/08/202360,774 mi+1 mi
- 31/07/202461,838 mi+1,064 mi
- 28/07/202562,206 mi+368 mi
- 05/08/202662,788 mi+582 mi
Average of roughly 3,201 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
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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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