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FV57 TUU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,485 mi
Last recorded65,485 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 TUU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 65,485 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 64,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 64,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 63,544 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 62,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 60,460 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2022 60,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,841 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2020 58,565 miles

general corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,410 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 55,344 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 54,472 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs corroded

o/s/f headlight aim on minimum level

Fail 22 May 2017 54,470 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both fronts (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs corroded

o/s/f headlight aim on minimum level

Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,379 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 49,379 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 40,290 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,066 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,233 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,644 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,933 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 TUU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

FV57 TUU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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