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VT57 CFX

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,409 mi
Last recorded82,409 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT57 CFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,409 miles

Central exhaust temp bandage repair carried out

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame: attachment bracket corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components heavily corroded

vehicle underbody heavily corroded various weld repairs carried out heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Apr 2025 82,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust temp bandage repair carried out

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame: attachment bracket corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components heavily corroded

vehicle underbody heavily corroded various weld repairs carried out heavily undersealed

Pass 20 May 2024 82,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear repair to offside rear heavily under sealed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 7 May 2024 82,352 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak boxes (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2023 81,017 miles

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

vehicle under body sealed

Pass 11 May 2022 80,426 miles

outer covers fitted to sills

under body rusty

Fail 6 May 2022 80,419 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

outer covers fitted to sills

under body rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2022 80,292 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 73,095 miles

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

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

under vehicle rusty

Pass 17 May 2019 71,087 miles

all rear underside and rear subframe has corrosion

Fail 17 May 2019 71,087 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all rear underside and rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,930 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 69,244 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 69,244 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,151 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,463 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 53,463 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 44,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,733 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,326 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,940 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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VT57 CFX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VT57 CFX, 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 VT57 CFX registered?

VT57 CFX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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