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ET57 WGG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,549 mi
Last recorded60,549 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 60,549 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 57,654 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 55,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 49,939 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 49,700 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 48,989 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 48,157 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 48,157 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 47,316 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 47,301 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,433 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 45,468 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,551 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,546 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 38,593 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 1 Nov 2013 21,815 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,007 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 20,007 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 17,715 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,091 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 WGG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WGG, 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 WGG registered?

ET57 WGG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is ET57 WGG safe to buy?

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