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GD57 KXM

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,895 mi
Last recorded44,895 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 KXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 44,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various areas of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2025 43,518 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 42,397 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 41,253 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 39,953 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 38,305 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 38,305 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 37,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,362 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 35,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 33,190 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,869 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,051 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,288 miles

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

Fail 16 Mar 2015 25,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,259 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 22,163 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 19,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,125 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,108 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,245 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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GD57 KXM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GD57 KXM, 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 GD57 KXM registered?

GD57 KXM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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The MOT history for GD57 KXM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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