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VN57 XRS

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,416 mi
Last recorded47,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 XRS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 47,416 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 44,397 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 42,194 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 42,191 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 41,024 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 38,598 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 36,337 miles

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))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 34,717 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 32,355 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 32,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 27,614 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 27,614 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 23,419 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,311 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 19,915 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 18,255 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 14,946 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 13,292 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 XRS is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VN57 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

VN57 XRS is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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