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BN57 RUO

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,226 mi
Last recorded81,226 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 RUO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 81,226 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 81,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 79,773 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 77,694 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 76,088 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 74,510 miles

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

R/H/R and both front wheels slightly buckled

Fail 28 Apr 2022 74,510 miles

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

R/H/R and both front wheels slightly buckled

Pass 20 Aug 2021 72,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover split around the outer edge but prevents ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 71,819 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 67,894 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim flat spot / distortion. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear tyre treads unevenly worn / stepped on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 59,457 miles

both right hand road wheels bent

Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,729 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,190 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 43,276 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,433 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,774 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 39,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,483 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,790 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear disc face poor

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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BN57 RUO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BN57 RUO, 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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BN57 RUO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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