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BL56 VSF

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,750 mi
Last recorded84,750 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 VSF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 84,750 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 84,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 84,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 83,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 82,698 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 81,623 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 81,593 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,509 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 78,394 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 78,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,509 miles

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

Vehicle slightly smoking from exhaust

Fail 11 Jul 2018 75,472 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 72,678 miles

Engine smokey

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 65,437 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,586 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre cracked

os wiper blade slightly smearing

osf tyre cracked

osr tyre cracked

rear discs corroded

slight damage os seat belt

Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,390 miles

osf ,nsf,osr tyres slightly cracked

rear discs slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

wiper blades split

Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,454 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

slight damage os seat belt

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2011 39,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,663 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,978 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 VSF is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

BL56 VSF is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 February 2007.

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