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AX57 DSE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,419 mi
Last recorded91,419 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 DSE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 91,419 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 91,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 88,529 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 86,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,870 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2021 82,214 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 82,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 80,987 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,924 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,203 miles

All 4 tyres are perished on the tyre walls cords not yet exposed.

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit.

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,430 miles

all tyres have light perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2014 44,147 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 41,770 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,422 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,511 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,278 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 25,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 DSE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AX57 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

AX57 DSE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for AX57 DSE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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