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BL56 CNX

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,655 mi
Last recorded104,655 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 CNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 104,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 97,688 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 97,687 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,667 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 84,573 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 84,549 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded and running metal on inner side of the disc causing grinding and deep pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 79,158 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,107 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 64,912 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 59,206 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated but not effecting beam image

Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,101 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 45,813 miles

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

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

Screw in front offside tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,813 miles

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

Screw in front offside tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,643 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,826 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2012 34,769 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2011 28,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,610 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 24,233 miles

Protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

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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BL56 CNX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL56 CNX, 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 BL56 CNX registered?

BL56 CNX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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