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BV57 BVY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,551 mi
Last recorded47,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 BVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 47,551 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 44,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 43,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2023 39,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 35,115 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 34,732 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 34,732 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 34,488 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 34,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,989 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,975 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,034 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,101 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 30,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,725 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,732 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2013 24,428 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 19,739 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 14,381 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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BV57 BVY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 BV57 BVY, 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 BV57 BVY registered?

BV57 BVY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is BV57 BVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV57 BVY 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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