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FV57 TPX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,290 mi
Last recorded78,290 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 TPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 78,290 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

all front and rear suspension and brake components corroded

surface corrosion to all brake discs

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Mar 2024 78,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 75,968 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,570 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 72,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

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

slight bind n/s front wheel

Pass 21 Aug 2020 70,089 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,738 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,880 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,883 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,210 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,177 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 51,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,754 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 44,772 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 36,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,454 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 31,069 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,446 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 24 Jan 2011 22,446 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 TPX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV57 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

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

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