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BJ57 XZA

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,010 mi
Last recorded123,010 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 XZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 123,010 miles

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

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2024 118,905 miles

Various under body corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2023 118,870 miles

under body surface corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2022 114,720 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 114,691 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,056 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 112,045 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,996 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP LESS THAN 10MM (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 108,723 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 108,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 102,791 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 96,741 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 90,617 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,845 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,456 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 73,455 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 67,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,858 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,855 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges/

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,052 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 XZA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 XZA, 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 XZA registered?

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

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