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FV57 TPU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,792 mi
Last recorded32,792 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 TPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 32,792 miles

under body as slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2024 32,503 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 29 Aug 2023 31,971 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 31,207 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 29,115 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 27,972 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 27,190 miles

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

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

sun strip proctor in screen

Pass 8 Jan 2018 25,928 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 25,928 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 24,989 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 24,989 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake mechanism siezed (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 23,934 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 22,761 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 21,953 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 20,034 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 18,193 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 14,636 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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FV57 TPU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FV57 TPU, 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 FV57 TPU registered?

FV57 TPU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is FV57 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 TPU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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