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WF57 VBC

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,294 mi
Last recorded118,294 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 VBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 118,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 117,169 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 117,164 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 115,705 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 114,078 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 114,078 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 112,585 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 112,585 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 109,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 107,591 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 104,053 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 98,140 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 98,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 89,620 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 84,303 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 78,567 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 70,634 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 70,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,038 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 62,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 29,825 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 29,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WF57 VBC is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WF57 VBC, 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 WF57 VBC registered?

WF57 VBC is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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