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VK57 VLZ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,462 mi
Last recorded83,462 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 VLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 83,462 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 83,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 79,626 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind,

Pass 22 May 2017 76,323 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Fail 20 May 2017 76,318 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Rear both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,640 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,979 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,301 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,014 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,411 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,624 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 VLZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VK57 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

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

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