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BP57 WKD

2008 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

168,025 mi
Last recorded168,025 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 WKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 168,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle rusted

Fail 19 Mar 2026 168,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen insufficient (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle rusted

Pass 12 Mar 2025 164,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded slightly (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle showing signs of age related rust

Fail 12 Mar 2025 164,039 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded slightly (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))

underside of vehicle showing signs of age related rust

Pass 15 Mar 2024 160,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure and components corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2024 160,063 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure and components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 156,418 miles

under side of vehicle showing signs of rust

Pass 28 Mar 2022 153,194 miles

Multiple suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2022 153,152 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Multiple suspension bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 150,409 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 148,012 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 144,502 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 144,502 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 141,262 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 137,324 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 137,317 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 134,136 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 134,122 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 130,658 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 130,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 127,803 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 125,609 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 125,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 124,596 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 116,225 miles

Rear Discs Badly Corroded

Rear Pads Appear Low

Slight Condensation In Offside Headlight

Slight Play In Both Front Drop Links

Fail 27 Jun 2012 116,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Discs Badly Worn

Rear Discs Badly Corroded

Rear Pads Appear Low

Slight Condensation In Offside Headlight

Slight Play In Both Front Drop Links

Pass 7 Jun 2011 99,129 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 WKD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WKD, 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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BP57 WKD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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