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BL57 WCM

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,662 mi
Last recorded87,662 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WCM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 87,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 81,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 81,917 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 71,595 miles

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

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

all front and rear suspension bushes worn and splitting

all front and rear suspension components heavily corroded and rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2023 71,586 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 70,589 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 69,121 miles

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

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

corrosion and rust on all suspension components

Fail 16 Jun 2021 69,118 miles

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

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

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

corrosion and rust on all suspension components

Pass 9 Jul 2020 64,159 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 64,158 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,800 miles

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

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,868 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 47,203 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,561 miles

front brake discs are worn and corroded slight imbalance on front brakes advise rectify

handbrake is not locking rear wheels

rear brake discs are very badly corroded on the insides strongly advise replacement

underbody and suspension are badly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 41,312 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,910 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 27,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 27,913 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 21,473 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 12,555 miles

both front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

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 WCM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL57 WCM, 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 WCM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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