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AP57 VSJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,243 mi
Last recorded58,243 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 VSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 58,243 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 53,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 49,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 45,956 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 43,152 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides and D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 41,198 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 39,241 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 39,210 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 36,894 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 34,949 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 33,463 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 30,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 26,403 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 20,996 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 17,393 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 14,260 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 10,832 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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AP57 VSJ 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 AP57 VSJ, 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 AP57 VSJ registered?

AP57 VSJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is AP57 VSJ safe to buy?

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