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VE56 JWV

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,167 mi
Last recorded104,167 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 JWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 104,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 102,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 101,051 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 101,026 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 99,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill jack piont (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension component have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 97,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 95,010 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 95,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,989 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 88,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 81,741 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 81,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,286 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,680 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 68,680 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper does not clear the windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,626 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 44,254 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 37,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,427 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,863 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 18,319 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 18,319 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 JWV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE56 JWV, 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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VE56 JWV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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