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WG57 JOA

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,868 mi
Last recorded103,868 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 JOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 103,868 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 100,831 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jan 2023 100,831 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 98,888 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 98,974 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,841 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 95,838 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow on retraction

Offside Front seat belt slow on retraction

Fail 17 Jan 2020 95,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak evidence shock leaked a while back (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front seat belt slow on retraction

Offside Front seat belt slow on retraction

Pass 25 Jul 2019 94,463 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower track control arms both sides(rearmost arms) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arms both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Various underside suspension components corroded

Vehicle underside corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2019 94,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres perished

Exhaust system corroded

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower track control arms both sides(rearmost arms) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arms both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Various underside suspension components corroded

Vehicle underside corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,733 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,314 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 91,429 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 89,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 89,764 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,873 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,996 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,476 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 67,476 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,695 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 46,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,301 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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WG57 JOA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WG57 JOA, 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 WG57 JOA registered?

WG57 JOA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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