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DL57 FPK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,179 mi
Last recorded65,179 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 FPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 65,179 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 54,665 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 54,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 46,084 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 46,081 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 45,188 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 44,583 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 42,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 38,639 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,109 miles

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,102 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,838 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 22,001 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 21,947 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 18,861 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,646 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 12,317 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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DL57 FPK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DL57 FPK, 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 DL57 FPK registered?

DL57 FPK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is DL57 FPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL57 FPK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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