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AV57 AHK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,455 mi
Last recorded96,455 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 AHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 96,455 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 93,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 93,950 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 90,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by suspension monnt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 87,889 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 87,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Drop link broken and detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 84,793 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 81,387 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 77,856 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 68,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 49,940 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 30,140 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Jan 2017 29,519 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 27,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 27,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,158 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 23,695 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,673 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,627 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 13,739 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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AV57 AHK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV57 AHK, 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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AV57 AHK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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