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ET57 GNJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

73,203 mi
Last recorded73,203 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 GNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 73,203 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 71,468 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 69,089 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 64,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,997 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 58,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 52,885 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 47,022 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT DROP LINK BOOTS CRACKING...

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 42,428 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 42,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 35,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND HAS CRACKING SIDEWALLS... (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND HAS CRACKING SIDEWALLS... (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,297 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT 5MM...

Pass 12 Nov 2013 24,409 miles

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN NEARSIDE...

FRONT BRAKE PADS DOWN TO 5MM...

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 18,404 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS DOWN TO 5MM...

Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,020 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 8,733 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 GNJ 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 ET57 GNJ, 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 GNJ registered?

ET57 GNJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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