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WJ57 TXR

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,352 mi
Last recorded71,352 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 TXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 71,352 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 71,050 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 70,163 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 68,903 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 67,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 68,155 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,179 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 61,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 56,005 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 56,005 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,266 miles

Offside Seat belt is slow to retract

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2016 51,266 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt is slow to retract

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,578 miles

All four tyres badly cracking, almost exposing the cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 40,616 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 40,616 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 36,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Nov 2012 30,000 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 23,372 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 23,372 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,950 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 22,927 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WJ57 TXR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WJ57 TXR, 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 WJ57 TXR registered?

WJ57 TXR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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