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AV57 OVX

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,677 mi
Last recorded86,677 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 OVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 80,732 miles

n/s/r tyer very near limit

o/s/f lamp lens need cleaning for more brighter light

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

rear pads very low and discs rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2023 74,010 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 65,744 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 61,478 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 55,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 51,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,124 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 43,978 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 40,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 31,852 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres have slight perishing to sidewalls

Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,075 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 16,075 miles

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

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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AV57 OVX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AV57 OVX, 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 AV57 OVX registered?

AV57 OVX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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