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WJ57 TXU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,904 mi
Last recorded134,904 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 TXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 134,904 miles

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

all underside suspenion componants corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 130,915 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 130,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 123,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 123,082 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 118,631 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 117,334 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 113,641 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 106,987 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,887 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 98,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,164 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,046 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,492 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,311 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,035 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,914 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 59,914 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,906 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 47,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2010 36,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TXU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

WJ57 TXU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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