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DX57 TZW

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,373 mi
Last recorded77,373 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 TZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 77,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 74,440 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 70,848 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 70,848 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 67,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 64,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 60,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 17 Dec 2019 57,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look like have been hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 51,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively looks like its bin hot (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 47,846 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 43,790 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cut on inner sidewall.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 39,864 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage but not deep enough to show cords

Fail 18 Dec 2015 39,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage but not deep enough to show cords

Pass 22 Dec 2014 35,385 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 30,419 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 25,942 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges 205/45/17

Pass 19 Dec 2011 21,347 miles

offside front / nearside front and nearside rear tyres have slight splits on outer sidewalls not deep enough to show cords.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 14,861 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 14,861 miles

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

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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DX57 TZW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DX57 TZW, 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 DX57 TZW registered?

DX57 TZW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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