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WJ57 WNL

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,549 mi
Last recorded59,549 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,549 miles

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Jun 2022 59,549 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted lamp unit (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted qtr panel (6.1.4 (a) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Jan 2021 51,921 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 51,921 miles

Service brake grabbing severely offside front (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake grabbing severely offside rear (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 43,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 43,302 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 38,050 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 38,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,306 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,990 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 21,427 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 20,802 miles

both front tyres slightly damaged on sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2013 16,980 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 14,167 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 10,370 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 10,370 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

n/s front tyre inner side deep cut not through to ther cords but quite bad

Pass 13 Sep 2010 7,040 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 WNL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ57 WNL, 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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WJ57 WNL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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