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BF57 ECA

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,586 mi
Last recorded111,586 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 ECA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 111,586 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 8 Jul 2024 108,537 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 102,475 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 102,415 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test tyre or wheel bearing as a result (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 90,268 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 89,371 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 88,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 88,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 87,470 miles

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,805 miles

both front wiper blades splitting and smearing

both fronts and o/s/r tyres deterioated cracking in treads

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight chips in front screen

Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

n/s/r tyre tyre partily deflated

Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,498 miles

all tyres slightly cracked

front discs slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

wiper blades split

Fail 6 Aug 2013 72,498 miles

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

all tyres slightly cracked

front discs slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

wiper blades split

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,042 miles

all tyres slightly cracked

ns wiper blade split ,os wiper blade slightly smearing

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2012 70,042 miles

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

all tyres slightly cracked

ns wiper blade split ,os wiper blade slightly smearing

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,692 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped.

Front number plate worn.

Front wipers smearing screen.

N/S/F Anti roll bar link worn.

O/S/F Anti roll bar link worn.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 66,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly lipped.

Front number plate worn.

Front wipers smearing screen.

N/S/F Anti roll bar link worn.

O/S/F Anti roll bar link worn.

Rear brake discs lipped and worn.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,295 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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BF57 ECA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF57 ECA, 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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BF57 ECA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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