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AK57 DHD

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,245 mi
Last recorded79,245 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 DHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 79,245 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 78,825 miles

Nearside Rear bottom of wheel arch corroded structual integrity not affected

Pass 17 Oct 2023 78,292 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,404 miles

Shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 72,845 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,148 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 65,776 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,253 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Mar 2016 47,916 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,175 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,509 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,437 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 30,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,339 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,835 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 18,289 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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AK57 DHD is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 AK57 DHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK57 DHD registered?

AK57 DHD is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is AK57 DHD safe to buy?

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