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BJ57 XYY

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,091 mi
Last recorded123,091 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 XYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 123,091 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 123,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 122,712 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 121,836 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 119,635 miles

Rear corrosion on subframe ( various brace straps)

Fail 13 Feb 2023 119,635 miles

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

Rear corrosion on subframe ( various brace straps)

Fail 3 Feb 2023 119,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front/rear inner brakes appear to be wearing low/full restricted

underbody components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2021 113,807 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,307 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 105,342 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 105,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 95,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 88,531 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 88,531 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,495 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,314 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,681 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 63,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 55,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc pitted & corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 55,362 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc pitted & corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,645 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,953 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 27,747 miles

small split in wiper blade rubber but still clears screen

Fail 30 Dec 2010 27,747 miles

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

small split in wiper blade rubber but still clears screen

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 XYY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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