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AK57 UFU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,338 mi
Last recorded104,338 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 104,338 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted unable to see all of sills

Fail 3 Jan 2023 104,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted unable to see all of sills

Pass 12 Jan 2022 100,664 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,465 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 96,465 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 92,709 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 84,047 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 74,366 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 65,436 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 56,685 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2015 47,419 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres starting to mishape

Pass 4 Feb 2014 38,499 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,412 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level low [litre added]

rear brake pads showing wear

Fail 20 Jan 2014 38,412 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level low [litre added]

rear brake pads showing wear

Pass 21 Jan 2013 32,417 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 20,479 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,354 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 9,895 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 UFU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UFU, 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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AK57 UFU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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