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ET57 FYZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,417 mi
Last recorded76,417 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 FYZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 76,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Multiple cracks in shoulder of the tread: Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 75,780 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 68,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 64,707 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 64,707 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 55,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,670 miles

both rear tyre`s inner sidewalls perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2020 47,597 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 44,766 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 43,723 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 42,654 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,047 miles

front tyres perished

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,738 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Feb 2014 38,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,713 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 38,431 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 38,431 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,950 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,628 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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ET57 FYZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 ET57 FYZ, 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 ET57 FYZ registered?

ET57 FYZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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