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WK57 VUG

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,694 mi
Last recorded78,694 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 VUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 78,694 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,sills,under-sills,suspension arms and sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 78,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,under sills,floors,flitches & chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,502 miles

some under body and component surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2020 73,433 miles

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

some under body and component surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,876 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,260 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 61,657 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,303 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 55,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 54,339 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Jan 2015 50,949 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,733 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 41,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 41,595 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,338 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,979 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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WK57 VUG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK57 VUG, 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 WK57 VUG registered?

WK57 VUG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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