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AD57 PXY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,755 mi
Last recorded121,755 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 PXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 121,755 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 120,905 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 120,534 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 120,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 119,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 117,717 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 114,629 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 110,667 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 110,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 105,649 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 101,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 99,263 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 99,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,155 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 78,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads worn low discs lipped

rear pads worn low due to brake binding o/s discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,153 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 55,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AD57 PXY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD57 PXY, 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 AD57 PXY registered?

AD57 PXY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for AD57 PXY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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