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EF57 TEY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,767 mi
Last recorded75,767 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 TEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,767 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,543 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,527 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 67,426 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,866 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 64,866 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,854 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 62,845 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,106 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,482 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,180 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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EF57 TEY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EF57 TEY, 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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EF57 TEY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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