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VN57 MXB

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,947 mi
Last recorded65,947 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 MXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 65,947 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 65,947 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 65,082 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 64,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 64,015 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 63,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 63,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,917 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,268 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 59,854 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,049 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 57,048 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and appears to have been running hot (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,361 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 43,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,421 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 29,897 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn and corropded

Fail 29 Oct 2011 29,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn and corropded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,790 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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VN57 MXB is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VN57 MXB, 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 VN57 MXB registered?

VN57 MXB is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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