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WJ57 WMZ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,809 mi
Last recorded28,809 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 WMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 28,809 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 28,199 miles

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

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

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2024 27,462 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 26,600 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 25,340 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 23,975 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 22,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 20,482 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 18,018 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,295 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 14,580 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 12,696 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 10,910 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 9,194 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 9,194 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 6,160 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 4,903 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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WJ57 WMZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

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

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