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AX57 DTU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,337 mi
Last recorded89,337 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 DTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 89,337 miles

sills have plastic covers over

Fail 29 Apr 2025 89,335 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 89,330 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill and wheel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 89,014 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 80,030 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 80,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 78,461 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 73,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 73,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,854 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,435 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 67,945 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 62,424 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,673 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 13 Oct 2016 57,564 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 57,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

em light on

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,767 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 53,758 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,642 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,892 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,679 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 29,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,231 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 DTU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX57 DTU, 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 DTU registered?

AX57 DTU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is AX57 DTU safe to buy?

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