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VK57 VLU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,941 mi
Last recorded102,941 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 VLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 102,941 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front flexis pipes on caliper end corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear suspension waxoyled

Pass 6 Jun 2025 102,721 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 102,707 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 102,365 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple Corroded Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 101,561 miles

corrosion in front brake hoses

corrosion in steering and suspension components

Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 100,589 miles

fronr and rear hubs and suspension rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2021 100,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened badley bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fronr and rear hubs and suspension rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2020 100,130 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 100,129 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 98,548 miles

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

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2019 98,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2018 96,478 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,051 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 90,796 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

front tyres 3-4mm

slight corrosion rear brake discs

some wear on front brake discs

Fail 13 Jun 2016 90,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

front tyres 3-4mm

slight corrosion rear brake discs

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,211 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 9 Jun 2015 87,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2014 75,664 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 75,664 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,973 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)

nearside front tyre wering low 2.5mm

nearside rear tyre wearing low 3mm

offside front tyre wearing bald on inner shoulder

tracking

Fail 6 Jun 2013 63,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

nearside front tyre wering low 2.5mm

nearside rear tyre wearing low 3mm

offside front tyre wearing bald on inner shoulder

tracking

Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,282 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,965 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,648 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 VLU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

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

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