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BG57 XLZ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,265 mi
Last recorded62,265 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 XLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 62,265 miles

Coil spring corroded off side front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 13 Jun 2025 59,216 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2025 59,197 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 56,187 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 56,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 52,240 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 48,262 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 43,661 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 39,872 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,890 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack has play in the inner joint

Fail 14 Jun 2019 34,887 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front steering rack has play in the inner joint

Pass 11 May 2018 34,419 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 33,958 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 33,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 33,211 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 32,513 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,807 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 31,807 miles

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

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 28,785 miles

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2012 23,470 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,073 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,844 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 17,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XLZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG57 XLZ, 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 BG57 XLZ registered?

BG57 XLZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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