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AD57 URY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,178 mi
Last recorded49,178 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 URY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 49,178 miles

front and back underbody sealant applied

Pass 16 Apr 2025 46,651 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front & rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 45,043 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension componants corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2024 45,043 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension componants corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2023 43,806 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front & rear suspension componants corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,714 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2020 41,014 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 38,374 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 35,231 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 33,167 miles

Under Trays Fitted.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,135 miles

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,611 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,563 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 25,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 20,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,122 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 12,867 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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AD57 URY 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 88.2%.

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 AD57 URY, 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 URY registered?

AD57 URY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is AD57 URY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 URY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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