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BF57 YSN

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,603 mi
Last recorded127,603 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 YSN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 127,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 119,189 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 109,752 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 99,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 99,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,012 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight radial cracking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight radial cracking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 89,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight radial cracking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight radial cracking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 82,230 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 82,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,009 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ON 25% LIMIT (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,590 miles

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 16 Aug 2014 24,725 miles

front wipers split.

slight brake bind n/s/f.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 14,641 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 14,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,646 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 10,320 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 YSN is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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