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BL56 VSA

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,665 mi
Last recorded94,665 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 VSA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 94,665 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 93,078 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside light corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 93,068 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside light corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 91,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2023 88,139 miles

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

light underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2022 85,290 miles

light underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2021 81,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

light underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2020 79,564 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

light underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,319 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 76,319 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,441 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,425 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,077 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,683 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,528 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,650 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,475 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,814 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 44,814 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,965 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,778 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 VSA 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 85.7%.

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 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 VSA, 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 VSA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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