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BW57 AXV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

60,011 mi
Last recorded60,011 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 AXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 60,011 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 58,727 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 57,184 miles

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 55,437 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,142 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,392 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,220 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 44,087 miles

ALL TYRES TREAD CRACKING

Pass 16 Oct 2017 38,673 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 31,885 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 25,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 21,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 18,542 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 15,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Feb 2013 15,238 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2012 11,797 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 8,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 4,967 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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BW57 AXV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BW57 AXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW57 AXV registered?

BW57 AXV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is BW57 AXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 AXV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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