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FL56 OSZ

2007 Mazda MX5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,183 mi
Last recorded84,183 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX559,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 OSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2025 84,183 miles

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Pass 25 May 2024 81,532 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 79,884 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 78,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 78,805 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,753 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 76,753 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 76,056 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 76,056 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,369 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 74,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 73,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,362 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 66,721 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 61,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 61,011 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 57,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,786 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 46,679 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 46,662 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 40,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,279 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 30,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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FL56 OSZ is a 2007 Mazda MX5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,326 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL56 OSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL56 OSZ registered?

FL56 OSZ is a 2007 Mazda MX5, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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