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BW57 AXY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,871 mi
Last recorded47,871 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 AXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 47,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 47,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 46,048 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 44,978 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,079 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,512 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,794 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 41,114 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,382 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,345 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 29,877 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,121 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,913 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,134 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 16,172 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 13,390 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 AXY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AXY, 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 AXY registered?

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

Is BW57 AXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 AXY shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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