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BW57 OVV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,141 mi
Last recorded98,141 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 OVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 98,141 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 98,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 94,824 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 94,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 91,084 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 86,954 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 86,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Dip pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 83,148 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 83,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 81,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,131 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 78,131 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Banjo joint onto caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 72,075 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 67,205 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 67,205 miles

Brake performance not tested due to the excessive binding of front brakes (3.7.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,968 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,109 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,991 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 42,796 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 26,355 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,704 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 21,704 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 16,275 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 OVV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BW57 OVV, 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 BW57 OVV registered?

BW57 OVV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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