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BL56 VRJ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,839 mi
Last recorded105,839 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 VRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 105,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 105,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 105,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 105,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 104,806 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 102,387 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 99,802 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,466 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,832 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,771 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 89,771 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,567 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,271 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,323 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 81,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,073 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 76,720 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre slight perrishing

o/s/r tyre wear on outer edge and small cut on outer wall

Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,570 miles

sidewall damaged n/s frt tyre within mot limit

Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,535 miles

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

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

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 VRJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL56 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

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

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