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EN57 KOU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,413 mi
Last recorded83,413 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 KOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 83,413 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 82,248 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 79,956 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 79,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,360 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,888 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,729 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 70,936 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 65,381 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 57,455 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 45,213 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 45,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 34,449 miles

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 27,698 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 27,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 25,664 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 22,085 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 17,270 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 13,111 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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EN57 KOU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 EN57 KOU, 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 EN57 KOU registered?

EN57 KOU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is EN57 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 KOU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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