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VT57 CXV

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,027 mi
Last recorded107,027 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT57 CXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 107,027 miles

front and rear subframes corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Jan 2025 99,972 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 99,972 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 94,822 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2023 84,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 29 Jul 2022 75,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Thorn In Edge Of Tyre-Leaking ()

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 75,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Thorn In Edge Of Tyre-Leaking ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 67,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,023 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 63,604 miles

Full Under Trays Fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,750 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both side rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both side sill covered with plastic cover

Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush worn slightly (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished/tearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cover scratched/misted (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer wearing smooth on shoulder of tread

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished/tearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cover scratched/misted (1.7.5a)

TYRE SIZE: 205/50R16W

Fail 23 Jun 2016 55,729 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush worn slightly (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished/tearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cover scratched/misted (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer wearing smooth on shoulder of tread

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished/tearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cover scratched/misted (1.7.5a)

TYRE SIZE: 205/50R16W

Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,241 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 51,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,159 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 25,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,738 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 21,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 CXV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 VT57 CXV, 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 CXV registered?

VT57 CXV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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