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BJ57 XYW

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,833 mi
Last recorded89,833 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 XYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 89,833 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 89,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 89,453 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 89,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 88,669 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 88,669 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 87,226 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 87,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 81,374 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 73,637 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 72,906 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 67,369 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 61,498 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,859 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 55,859 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight bind when hand rotated (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,728 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,055 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,838 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,287 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,901 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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BJ57 XYW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ57 XYW, 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 BJ57 XYW registered?

BJ57 XYW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ57 XYW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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