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YR57 BVU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,619 mi
Last recorded138,619 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 BVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 138,619 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 137,013 miles

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

Offside Front 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 7 May 2024 134,982 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 134,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 131,936 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 127,507 miles

advise all steering and suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion and front and rear subframes

Pass 1 Mar 2021 124,930 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 124,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 123,270 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 121,604 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 119,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 115,067 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 114,902 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 102,460 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 102,434 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly grooved

Nearside rear brake disc slightly grooved

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake disc slightly grooved

Offside rear brake disc slightly grooved

Uneven wear across tread on nearside rear tyre

Uneven wear across tread on offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2012 86,792 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly grooved

Nearside rear brake disc slightly grooved

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake disc slightly grooved

Offside rear brake disc slightly grooved

Uneven wear across tread on nearside rear tyre

Uneven wear across tread on offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2011 65,873 miles

nearside rear dics grooved ok for test.

offside front disc grooved ok for test.

offside rear disc grooved ok for test.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,341 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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YR57 BVU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YR57 BVU, 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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YR57 BVU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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