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AP57 FXG

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,382 mi
Last recorded116,382 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 FXG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 116,382 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 116,378 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 115,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 113,429 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 110,273 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 110,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 108,927 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 105,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 102,931 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 102,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,666 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 96,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 80,034 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,799 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 63,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

All 4 tyres old & perished

Nail in offside front tyre

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 30 Sep 2013 49,730 miles

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

both front tyre treads low on edges and tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 30 Sep 2013 49,730 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre treads low on edges and tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,759 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 35,521 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 35,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,001 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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AP57 FXG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP57 FXG, 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 AP57 FXG registered?

AP57 FXG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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