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DN57 MLL

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,627 mi
Last recorded65,627 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 MLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 65,627 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 59,613 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 59,037 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 58,103 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 56,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 56,935 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 53,493 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,284 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 44,789 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 44,775 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,016 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished(205/45/17)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 42,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all 4 tyres slightly perished(205/45/17)

Pass 1 May 2014 38,855 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 38,855 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,205 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,391 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,185 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 24,185 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DN57 MLL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN57 MLL, 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 DN57 MLL registered?

DN57 MLL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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