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FH57 EYJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,660 mi
Last recorded66,660 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 EYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 66,660 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 59,269 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 53,103 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 46,133 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 38,875 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 32,188 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 32,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 28,082 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 27,663 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 27,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 26,100 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 26,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 23,527 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 20,125 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 19,406 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 18,529 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 17,732 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 16,863 miles

wipers starting split on screen

Pass 2 Feb 2011 15,101 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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FH57 EYJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 FH57 EYJ, 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 FH57 EYJ registered?

FH57 EYJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 February 2008.

Is FH57 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 EYJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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