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WJ57 WRG

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,484 mi
Last recorded78,484 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 WRG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 78,484 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge through outer layer of rubber (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake backplates slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2025 78,482 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge through outer layer of rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear brake backplates slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 70,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 70,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front run flat and non run flat tyres fitted to same axle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear run flat and non run flat tyres fitted to same axle

Pass 22 Sep 2023 61,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 47,814 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 47,404 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear suspension components have a coating of corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2022 47,403 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear suspension components have a coating of corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2021 46,927 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front suspension components have a light coating of corrosion

Rear suspension components have a light coating of corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2020 46,541 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 46,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,766 miles

not able to check all brake pipes

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,361 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,157 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 42,157 miles

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

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 Front 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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,102 miles

Cracks developing in tread of all tyres.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,864 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,147 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre outer treads wearing

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres outer tread wearing

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged not to cords

Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,834 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,474 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 WRG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WRG, 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 WRG registered?

WJ57 WRG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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