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AX57 DRV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,940 mi
Last recorded83,940 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 DRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 83,940 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 83,940 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 82,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 80,582 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 79,024 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 78,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 76,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 69,109 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,531 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 57,101 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,142 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 36,799 miles

Offside Front wheel has a slight bind when rotated by hand

Pass 16 Feb 2016 35,698 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,485 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,604 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 32,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,207 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front and both rear shockers have slight dampness of oil

Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,398 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,356 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 16,571 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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AX57 DRV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 AX57 DRV, 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 AX57 DRV registered?

AX57 DRV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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