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BX56 FCU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,073 mi
Last recorded112,073 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 112,073 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 106,354 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 99,750 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 99,750 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 92,028 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 84,530 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,271 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 80,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 71,920 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 71,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,340 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 58,423 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,510 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 54,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,278 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 53,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 50,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 47,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front wipers splitting

Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,121 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

both front wipers splitting

Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,448 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,019 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 24,073 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,162 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 13,810 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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BX56 FCU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX56 FCU, 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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BX56 FCU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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