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BG57 GKU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,560 mi
Last recorded74,560 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 GKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 74,560 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 71,852 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 69,717 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,660 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,893 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,394 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,067 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 58,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 58,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,332 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,602 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,481 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,403 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,069 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,244 miles

front pads getting low

nsf tyre getting low

nsr tyre getting low

osf tyre getting low

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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BG57 GKU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BG57 GKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG57 GKU registered?

BG57 GKU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2007.

Is BG57 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 GKU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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