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AV57 OWB

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,805 mi
Last recorded87,805 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 OWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 87,805 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 82,159 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2020 82,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2019 75,422 miles

Front subframe rusty and corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension rusty and corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2019 75,422 miles

Front subframe rusty and corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension rusty and corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 72,421 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 72,421 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 67,636 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 60,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,252 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,612 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,433 miles

all tyres perrished.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 29 Oct 2012 42,513 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,071 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,835 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to rear suspension components

rear brake discs pitted

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2011 30,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to rear suspension components

rear brake discs pitted

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,922 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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AV57 OWB is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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