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BK57 OKD

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,093 mi
Last recorded128,093 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 OKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 128,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2025 128,093 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 125,814 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle, components corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2024 125,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle, components corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 123,185 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 120,395 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *ALL* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside on brake flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear coil spring not fitted correctly,doesnt appear to be unsafe,advise correctly fitting

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Varying levels of underbody corrosion noted on bodyshell and all suspension components,not affecting any testable items at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2021 117,257 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 117,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear low full inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 117,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached joint detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear low full inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 107,089 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,454 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 91,668 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,868 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,976 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,749 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,489 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 74,489 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,975 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,455 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,109 miles

both rear tyres 2mm on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2010 41,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres 2mm on edges

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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BK57 OKD is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 BK57 OKD, 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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BK57 OKD is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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