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WV57 EMX

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,029 mi
Last recorded65,029 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 EMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 65,029 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 65,109 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 63,100 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 62,433 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 58,889 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,346 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 54,977 miles

Corrosion forming to underside of vehicle, subframe, components etc

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jul 2022 54,977 miles

Corrosion forming to underside of vehicle, subframe, components etc

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sat nav and air freshener in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 May 2021 53,466 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 51,771 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 49,455 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Fail 15 May 2019 49,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 47,371 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 47,370 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,183 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,772 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,731 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,293 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 28,583 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,165 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,603 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,064 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 14,053 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside and nearside wiper blades split

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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WV57 EMX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WV57 EMX, 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 WV57 EMX registered?

WV57 EMX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is WV57 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV57 EMX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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