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YR57 BWC

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,998 mi
Last recorded124,998 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 BWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 124,998 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 124,885 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 119,429 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 106,480 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 92,171 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 78,523 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,981 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,152 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,582 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,768 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,167 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,322 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,348 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,181 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 13,730 miles

o/s/f wiper split on edge

tyres getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2010 10,546 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 BWC is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWC, 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 YR57 BWC registered?

YR57 BWC is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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