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BJ57 XYX

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,288 mi
Last recorded89,288 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 89,288 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 89,287 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 88,993 miles

Front Lower heat shield deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp not working

underside covered in underseal

Pass 7 May 2024 88,736 miles

Front exhaust heat shield badly damaged

Fail 1 May 2024 88,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield badly damaged

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,206 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 88,205 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,108 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 84,256 miles

Front and rear suspension components are badly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield is badly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2019 78,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 72,904 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 66,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,082 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS EXCESSIVE PITTING

Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,245 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear subframe need waxoil

front inner brake discs pitted

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear discs pitted on inner face

Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,670 miles

N/S Front tyre has minor buldge on outer sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,172 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,378 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 XYX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ57 XYX, 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 XYX registered?

BJ57 XYX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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