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BV56 OMG

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,839 mi
Last recorded108,839 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 OMG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 108,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 102,607 miles

Front Lower support brace corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front both shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower subframe stabilizer bars corroded both sides

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower support brace corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower subframe stabilizer bars corroded both sides

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2024 99,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower support brace corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower subframe stabilizer bars corroded both sides

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 96,245 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2021 93,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link has slight play

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 93,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link has slight play

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 91,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall, tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 87,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush peeling no play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

chip on front screen

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,100 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 65,060 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 51,924 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 51,924 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,965 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,944 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 30,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 24,408 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 21,193 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,030 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 19,030 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,779 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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BV56 OMG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BV56 OMG, 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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BV56 OMG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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