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BD57 XWA

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,597 mi
Last recorded90,597 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 XWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 90,597 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 90,583 miles

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2023 90,491 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 90,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 9 Jul 2021 90,228 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 90,228 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,016 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 90,016 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 89,855 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 89,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 88,928 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 88,928 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 85,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 82,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight binding on n/s rear brake

Fail 16 Nov 2016 81,931 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight binding on n/s rear brake

Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,622 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,178 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,836 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,354 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 39,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 27,432 miles

excessive oil leak from rear axle

Pass 18 Nov 2010 20,789 miles

both rear disc starting to corrode

Fail 18 Nov 2010 20,789 miles

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

both rear disc starting to corrode

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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BD57 XWA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BD57 XWA, 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 BD57 XWA registered?

BD57 XWA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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