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VK57 VLD

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,945 mi
Last recorded57,945 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 VLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 57,945 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 56,844 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake bind fronts, o/s more noticeable (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces poor surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 56,844 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake bind fronts, o/s more noticeable (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces poor surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 55,990 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 55,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 55,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 53,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,939 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 50,939 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 46,040 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 46,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 38,666 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 31,609 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 23,467 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 23,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt broken (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,630 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 18,660 miles

battery loose

Pass 27 Sep 2013 17,099 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 17,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 15,142 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 13,876 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,716 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 VLD is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VLD, 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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VK57 VLD is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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