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VE56 DVH

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,710 mi
Last recorded83,710 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 DVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 83,710 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 79,005 miles

under components corroded

under trays fitted

general under body rust

general under body rust

Pass 20 Sep 2022 78,425 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 78,425 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,085 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 75,183 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,086 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,217 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 71,217 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front brake discs rusty

o/s/f shocker dust cover split

Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner sill has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner sill has surface corrosion

front brake pads are low

Fail 27 Jan 2018 68,457 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)

Offside 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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner sill has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner sill has surface corrosion

front brake pads are low

Pass 4 Feb 2017 63,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 57,433 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Scratches on nearside of windscreen but not obscuring view

TYRE SIZE 205/45R17 88W

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 49,678 miles

ns/r and os/f tyres have cuts in inner sidewalls

Pass 8 Feb 2014 46,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front anti roll bar rubbers perished/cracked

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside front anti roll bar rubbers perished/cracked

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Feb 2013 41,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,792 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 29,447 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 21,473 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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VE56 DVH is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VE56 DVH, 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 VE56 DVH registered?

VE56 DVH is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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