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EN57 RNU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,078 mi
Last recorded30,078 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 RNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 30,078 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 30,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 28,562 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 26,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 24,937 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 22,437 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

NSF slight brake bind

Windscreen wipers starting to smear, still clearing screen adequately

Pass 28 May 2020 21,158 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2019 20,457 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 19,049 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 18,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2016 17,465 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2015 14,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 13,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 10,939 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2012 7,364 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 6,391 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 5,078 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 RNU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

EN57 RNU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is EN57 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 RNU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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