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WP57 FGJ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,144 mi
Last recorded96,144 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 FGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 96,144 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 96,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 95,350 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 95,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 93,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 90,565 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 84,491 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,276 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 75,495 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 75,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light is illuminated .

Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,272 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dash!

Nearside Front Front tyre has very small defect on inner edge, not effecting performance

Nearside Rear Inner Rust on the end off the sill, not effecting the chassis or suspension mounting, [minor]

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated suspension unit has small leak of fluid, not effecting the performance (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Rust on the end off the sill, not effecting the performance of the vehicle [minor]

Fail 17 Feb 2017 74,272 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dash!

Nearside Front Front tyre has very small defect on inner edge, not effecting performance

Nearside Rear Inner Rust on the end off the sill, not effecting the chassis or suspension mounting, [minor]

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated suspension unit has small leak of fluid, not effecting the performance (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Rust on the end off the sill, not effecting the performance of the vehicle [minor]

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,451 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,831 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,294 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 62,293 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing not checked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,259 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,067 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 48,257 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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WP57 FGJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP57 FGJ, 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 WP57 FGJ registered?

WP57 FGJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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