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ET57 GXR

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,358 mi
Last recorded80,358 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 80,358 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 76,265 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels slightly dented on inner edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 71,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 68,730 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 68,730 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,688 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 61,184 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 61,177 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 57,588 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 52,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 52,029 miles

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 21 Dec 2015 45,174 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,386 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 34,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 25,533 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 25,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 18,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,389 miles

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

Nearside front disc has groves on the inside face of disc

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 14,289 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front disc has groves on the inside face of disc

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GXR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ET57 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

ET57 GXR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 February 2008.

Is ET57 GXR safe to buy?

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