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PL57 VDM

2008 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1999cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Mazda Mx-5 Petrol 1999cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 82,295 miles on the clock, averaging 3,748 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL57 VDM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
82,295
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,748

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,295 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,338
Average per year3,748
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL57 VDM 26k40k54k68k82k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,295 miles
Since last MOT+2,338 miles
PASS
Mileage79,957 miles
Since last MOT+1,501 miles
PASS
Mileage78,456 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,422 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
PASS
Mileage73,031 miles
Since last MOT+1,004 miles
PASS
Mileage72,027 miles
Since last MOT+5,593 miles
PASS
Mileage66,434 miles
Since last MOT+3,330 miles
PASS
Mileage63,104 miles
Since last MOT+1,684 miles
PASS
Mileage61,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,420 miles
Since last MOT+1,296 miles
PASS
Mileage60,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,968 miles
PASS
Mileage57,156 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage54,314 miles
Since last MOT+3,243 miles
PASS
Mileage51,071 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage48,169 miles
Since last MOT+8,814 miles
PASS
Mileage39,355 miles
Since last MOT+6,740 miles
PASS
Mileage32,615 miles
Since last MOT+6,849 miles
PASS
Mileage25,766 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 VDM
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About PL57 VDM

What car is PL57 VDM?

PL57 VDM is a grey Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PL57 VDM?

The last recorded mileage for PL57 VDM was 82,295 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL57 VDM passed its MOT?

PL57 VDM has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2026.

Is PL57 VDM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL57 VDM is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is PL57 VDM?

PL57 VDM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.