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BD57 WGM

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,617 mi
Last recorded58,617 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 WGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 58,617 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 57,323 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 50,091 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 44,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 44,632 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached link detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 39,995 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 39,551 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 39,551 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 39,137 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 36,868 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 36,868 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop links (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 30,995 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 30,995 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,608 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkages worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 25,105 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 13 Feb 2014 23,479 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

fornt brake pads appear worn

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 22 Feb 2013 18,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,379 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 10,685 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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BD57 WGM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD57 WGM, 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 BD57 WGM registered?

BD57 WGM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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