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CV57 ESF

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,035 mi
Last recorded76,035 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 ESF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 76,035 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 68,744 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 59,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 51,032 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 51,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,320 miles

suspension arms and components have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2020 44,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY... (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY... (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY... (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY... (5.3.2 (b))

REAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 4 MM...

REAR SUB FRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Fail 29 Oct 2020 44,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY... (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY... (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY... (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY... (5.3.2 (b))

REAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 4 MM...

REAR SUB FRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Pass 29 Oct 2019 43,738 miles

ALL SHOCKER ABSORBERS RUSTY...

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

REAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 4-5 MM...

REAR SUB FRAME RUSTY...

Pass 23 Nov 2018 41,917 miles

FRONT SHOCKER ABSORBERS HAVE RUSTY BODYS...

REAR SUB FRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Pass 8 Nov 2017 40,521 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension components heavy corrosion

exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2017 40,454 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension components heavy corrosion

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,615 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f + n/s/f and o/s/r tyres all showing age related cracks in tread

Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,412 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 37,412 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 ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 35,424 miles

All suspension components corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F + N/S/F wipers starting to split

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,755 miles

All suspension components starting to corrode

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,923 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 31,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 29,630 miles

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

Front brake (inner) pads worn thin.

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,344 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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CV57 ESF is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CV57 ESF, 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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CV57 ESF is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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