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BL56 VRK

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,025 mi
Last recorded101,025 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 VRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 101,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 95,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 91,679 miles

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

underseald

Pass 19 Jan 2023 89,475 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 89,455 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 88,838 miles

front subframe undersealed

rear subframe undersealed

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,230 miles

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 84,902 miles

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm in places and rubber deteriorating (cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm and rubber deteriorating(crack) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s starting to corrode where protective coating breaking up (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s tyre rubber deteriorating (cracking)

Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,367 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,683 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 73,631 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 70,745 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 70,745 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,603 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 67,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,617 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,305 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,740 miles

Front brake discs starting to rust on the inside edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VRK is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BL56 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

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

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