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EX57 JEN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,273 mi
Last recorded66,273 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 JEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 66,273 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 66,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 64,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SEPARATING (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 25 Feb 2025 64,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SEPARATING (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 washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 62,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 60,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,101 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 56,192 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 56,190 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM PERISHING/CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING/CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,754 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING SLIGHT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 51,754 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING SLIGHT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 49,058 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 46,611 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 17 Feb 2017 46,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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 Front Upper 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 Upper 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 wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,948 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 38,899 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,203 miles

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

front tyres wearing on both edges also o/s/f sidewall excessive deterioration or cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2013 27,674 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 22,600 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 22,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,763 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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EX57 JEN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EX57 JEN, 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 EX57 JEN registered?

EX57 JEN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX57 JEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 JEN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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