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BG57 YLN

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,155 mi
Last recorded79,155 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 79,155 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 79,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 73,651 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Fail 14 Apr 2025 73,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Pass 27 Apr 2024 61,835 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 55,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 53,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,298 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 48,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 41,027 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 41,027 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 36,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 34,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 34,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 30,262 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 24,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,563 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 18,448 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,448 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 18,260 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 15,106 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 10,830 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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BG57 YLN is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

BG57 YLN is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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