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AP57 BPY

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,417 mi
Last recorded94,417 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 BPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 94,417 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underneath the vehicle is under sealed.

Pass 22 Apr 2025 86,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 80,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front seat has a fault with fore and aft mechanism and seat drops.

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 15 Apr 2024 80,063 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front seat has a fault with fore and aft mechanism and seat drops.

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 13 Feb 2023 76,922 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 71,109 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 71,087 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,745 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,691 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 52,262 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,247 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,273 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 47,273 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,254 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,710 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 38,294 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 4 Jul 2013 31,892 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,130 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 15,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AP57 BPY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AP57 BPY, 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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AP57 BPY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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