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BT57 ECW

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,755 mi
Last recorded81,755 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 ECW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 81,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,983 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

slight surface corrosion to brake and suspention components

Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,836 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding

rear suspension corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 73,836 miles

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 70,614 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,060 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,802 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 57,828 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 57,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 55,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brakes slightly binding

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brakes slightly binding

Fail 20 Dec 2018 55,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brakes slightly binding

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 16 Dec 2017 52,037 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,708 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 47,696 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,107 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 39,140 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 36,102 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 33,253 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 33,242 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011
Fail 10 Nov 2010 12,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 12,748 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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BT57 ECW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 BT57 ECW, 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 BT57 ECW registered?

BT57 ECW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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