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AO57 ZGZ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,191 mi
Last recorded88,191 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 ZGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 88,191 miles

Front both shock absorber lower bushes perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 88,190 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both shock absorber lower bushes perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 86,266 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlight lenses are slightly deteriorated

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

Front Wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 88,847 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 88,847 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 83,158 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti roll bar links, rubber ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2021 77,872 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner brake pad is getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2019 75,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,874 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 71,874 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joiner and weld join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,438 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 66,437 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front anti roll bar links are noisy

Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,506 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,095 miles

Rear inner brake pads are getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,184 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 51,184 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,841 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,625 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 28,930 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 28,930 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,840 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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AO57 ZGZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AO57 ZGZ, 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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AO57 ZGZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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