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VK57 TTY

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

36,879 mi
Last recorded36,879 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 TTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 36,879 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 36,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 35,928 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 34,408 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 33,321 miles

Nearside Front off side front tyres cracking on inner side wall

Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,227 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 32,204 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 30,910 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 29,995 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 29,995 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 29,134 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 29,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 28,636 miles

Rear Service brake only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 28,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Service brake only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 27,901 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,325 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 26,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,769 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 19,392 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,392 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 15,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 15,922 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 12,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 12,665 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 8,948 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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VK57 TTY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VK57 TTY, 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 VK57 TTY registered?

VK57 TTY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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