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AJ57 TAR

2008 Mazda MX-5

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests42 (32 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,390 mi
Last recorded146,390 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 TAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

32 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 146,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear half shaft hub damp

Offside Rear half shaft hub damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 25 Jun 2026 146,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear half shaft hub damp

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear half shaft hub damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 14 Nov 2025 141,547 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 145,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 136,976 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 143,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 132,237 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

underbody, suspension, brakes etc corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 141,983 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded 2nd yr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive 2nd yr (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 141,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror missing mirror (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror missing mirror (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded 2nd yr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive 2nd yr (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 128,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 137,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 137,918 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate breaking up corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 126,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 131,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 3mm 235/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 131,143 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 3mm 235/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 119,689 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 116,972 miles

front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 1 Oct 2019 116,972 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 14 Sep 2019 119,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 109,642 miles

Front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 101,450 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,241 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,990 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both have slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) have slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2017 87,943 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both have slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) have slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,089 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 78,029 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,014 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 65,262 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,900 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,982 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 57,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,100 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 35,927 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,178 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,175 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 26,174 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,056 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,109 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 32,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AJ57 TAR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AJ57 TAR, 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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AJ57 TAR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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