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2008 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · GL08 DKE

GL08 DKE

2008 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/05/2008. Recorded mileage 42,617 miles. MOT valid until 29/03/2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
2008 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
42,617 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1798cc

GL08 DKE Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
  • 42,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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GL08 DKE Mileage History

  1. 20/05/201114,976 mi
  2. 20/05/201114,976 mi
  3. 22/05/201218,993 mi+4,017 mi
  4. 17/05/201322,111 mi+3,118 mi
  5. 17/05/201322,111 mi
  6. 14/05/201425,178 mi+3,067 mi
  7. 11/05/201530,351 mi+5,173 mi
  8. 26/05/201633,666 mi+3,315 mi
  9. 08/05/201735,725 mi+2,059 mi
  10. 25/05/201839,843 mi+4,118 mi
  11. 21/05/201940,489 mi+646 mi
  12. 05/12/202041,382 mi+893 mi
  13. 22/03/202241,937 mi+555 mi
  14. 24/03/202342,005 mi+68 mi
  15. 28/03/202342,014 mi+9 mi
  16. 19/03/202442,077 mi+63 mi
  17. 31/03/202542,379 mi+302 mi
  18. 31/03/202642,617 mi+238 mi

Average of roughly 1,860 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

GL08 DKE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 16:49
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda Mx-5 (GL08 DKE) between May 2011 and March 2026.

The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 31 March 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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