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BT56 VMM

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,138 mi
Last recorded49,138 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VMM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 49,138 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting Slowly

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 49,134 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting Slowly

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 47,272 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 45,883 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 43,987 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 43,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very cracked and perished deep to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very cracked and perished deep to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 43,089 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 41,794 miles

Front Front brakes imbalance

rear tyre treads perishing

Fail 31 Jan 2020 41,794 miles

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

rear tyre treads perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2019 40,237 miles

rear brake pads worn? wearing

Pass 12 Feb 2018 38,343 miles

rear tyre treads perishing, splitting

Fail 12 Feb 2018 38,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyre treads perishing, splitting

Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,096 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished between tread

Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,097 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,847 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 33,847 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 30,665 miles

front brake pads worn?

Pass 7 Feb 2012 26,656 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 26,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on outer edges,alignment?

nearside front tyre no tread on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2011 22,505 miles

205/45/17 W

Both rear tyres worn very close to limits.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,622 miles

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

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

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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BT56 VMM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 BT56 VMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT56 VMM registered?

BT56 VMM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 2007.

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