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BP57 JUX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,817 mi
Last recorded111,817 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 JUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 111,817 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 111,355 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 98,887 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 98,824 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 88,524 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 77,072 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 66,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 64,965 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,631 miles

drivers seat belt slow retracting

Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,317 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 52,733 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,938 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 47,938 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner shoulder and cracks inner wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055016 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 41,921 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,031 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 35,030 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,928 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 26,260 miles

both front seat belts slow to retract

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2012 22,847 miles

cuts in near side front tyre outer side wall and 2mm on outer edge

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

front number plate slightly damaged

off side rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 17,086 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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BP57 JUX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BP57 JUX, 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 BP57 JUX registered?

BP57 JUX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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