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AP57 KXZ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,715 mi
Last recorded81,715 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 81,715 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

both headlamps faded offside worse

Fail 24 Sep 2025 81,715 miles

Emissions unable to be completed bad exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

both headlamps faded offside worse

Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,547 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all rear arms, plus rusty (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under-body and sub-frame rusty at rear

Pass 11 Oct 2023 75,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 71,654 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,971 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,146 miles

tyres perished

Fail 1 Oct 2020 64,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2019 61,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 58,233 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,353 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,827 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,547 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 44,890 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 38,719 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 32,164 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 25,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 19,576 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 KXZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 KXZ, 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 KXZ registered?

AP57 KXZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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