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EN57 TYD

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

32,749 mi
Last recorded32,749 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 32,749 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 32,749 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 32,176 miles

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Fail 2 May 2025 32,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Pass 27 Feb 2024 31,616 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 31,609 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 30,695 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 30,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 29,243 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 27,382 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

under tray fiited

Fail 16 Nov 2020 27,380 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

under tray fiited

Pass 24 Apr 2019 23,714 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 22,086 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 21,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 21,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 20,402 miles

All tyres have age related cracking.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,515 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 17,999 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 17,622 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 17,622 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 17,031 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 17,031 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,800 miles

surface corrosion to nearside front disc

surface corrosion to nearside rear disc

surface corrosion to offside front disc

surface corrosion to offside rear disc

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 TYD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EN57 TYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN57 TYD registered?

EN57 TYD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is EN57 TYD safe to buy?

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