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WK56 FZW

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,291 mi
Last recorded54,291 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 FZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 54,291 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 51,425 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 51,425 miles

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

Rear BACK PLATES CORRODED

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 48,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 48,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 45,029 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 41,448 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 41,367 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe supporting arm/bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe supporting arm/bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Link pin broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 38,920 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 38,920 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 37,884 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 37,884 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 34,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 31,988 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 31,988 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 29,715 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 29,715 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 26,793 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 23,942 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 20,614 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 17,515 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 15,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 11,786 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 11,474 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 114,722 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 7,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 7,072 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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WK56 FZW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK56 FZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK56 FZW registered?

WK56 FZW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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