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BL57 VBV

2007 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,368 mi
Last recorded96,368 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 96,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but preventing dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lateral link arm ball joint dust cover split but preventing dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but preventing dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lateral link arm ball joint dust cover split but preventing dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underseal used extensively across rear suspension mounting components and rear crash bar

Fail 1 May 2026 96,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but preventing dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lateral link arm ball joint dust cover split but preventing dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but preventing dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lateral link arm ball joint dust cover split but preventing dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underseal used extensively across rear suspension mounting components and rear crash bar

Pass 29 Mar 2025 94,194 miles

Fresh repair done to rear panel and crash bar.

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 94,108 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box to centre pipe join cracked causing a major leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis leg is bent/buckled and corroded causing road wheel to have excessive camber/toe alignment. (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear tail light lens missing

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 90,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 88,361 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 88,357 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 83,015 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 80,662 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 78,858 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 78,348 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 78,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,473 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 75,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,268 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,946 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 56,186 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,964 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 51,964 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 37,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 37,983 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 24,553 miles

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2010 11,624 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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BL57 VBV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL57 VBV, 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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BL57 VBV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 2007.

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