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FL57 EES

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,177 mi
Last recorded53,177 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 EES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 53,177 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 52,947 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 52,947 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,933 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 52,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear REAR SUSPENTION AREA ! VERY RUSTY !

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

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

Offside Rear REAR SUSPENTION AREA VERY RUSTY !

Pass 4 Feb 2022 51,694 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 51,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 47,663 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 42,098 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 35,601 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 24,919 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 24,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,516 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 21,408 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 19,810 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 16,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,805 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,230 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 9,419 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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FL57 EES is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 FL57 EES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL57 EES registered?

FL57 EES is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is FL57 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 EES 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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