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VU57 KWL

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,723 mi
Last recorded122,723 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 KWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 122,723 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 122,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 117,511 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 113,038 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 107,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 101,597 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))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 101,597 miles

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

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 13 Aug 2020 97,477 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 94,578 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 94,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 91,549 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,317 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 83,384 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,112 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 73,110 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 62,558 miles

Rear rear inner brake pads,nearside/offside wearing low.

nearside/offside front tyre treads wearing on edges.

nearside/offside rear brake discs corroding on inner faces,.

nearside/offside rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,444 miles

rear discs have light corrosion on inner and outer faces

Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,048 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 50,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,668 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,028 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,804 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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VU57 KWL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VU57 KWL, 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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VU57 KWL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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