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BL56 VRN

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,815 mi
Last recorded87,815 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 VRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 87,815 miles

All rear suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

General underside and component corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear position lamp deteriorated ( condensation )

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 87,811 miles

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

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

All rear suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

General underside and component corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear position lamp deteriorated ( condensation )

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 87,392 miles

Offside Rear lamp letting in water

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both)(cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both)(cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 87,386 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lamp letting in water

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both)(cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both)(cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 86,946 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 86,362 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 86,357 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,769 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 85,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 85,066 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 83,878 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 81,679 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 81,679 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,569 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 77,569 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,570 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 67,841 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,125 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 62,161 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,837 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,620 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,145 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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BL56 VRN is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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