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AF57 XCR

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

33,122 mi
Last recorded33,122 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 XCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 33,122 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 28,437 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 26,160 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 23,601 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 23,354 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 23,122 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 22,853 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 22,143 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall no cord exposure at present.

front pads worn close too wear limit.

light corrosion forming on rear disc faces.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 21,315 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 Aug 2016 20,596 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,746 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 18,488 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 17,461 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre didewall.

small splits in both front wiper blades.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 15,376 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 15,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,495 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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AF57 XCR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 51,030 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 AF57 XCR, 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 19 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF57 XCR registered?

AF57 XCR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is AF57 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 XCR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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