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AA57 DWA

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,592 mi
Last recorded48,592 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA57 DWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 48,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside/suspension coated in underseal/waxoil

Fail 31 Mar 2026 48,585 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside/suspension coated in underseal/waxoil

Pass 13 Sep 2024 46,382 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 45,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,888 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 39,784 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 33,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 32,920 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,772 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 30,384 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 27,241 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Jan 2015 22,630 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 20,523 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 18,199 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 14,281 miles

Front wipers split.

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 11,079 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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AA57 DWA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AA57 DWA, 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 AA57 DWA registered?

AA57 DWA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is AA57 DWA safe to buy?

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