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AR07 KPL

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,837 mi
Last recorded112,837 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 KPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 112,837 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 96,626 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 96,626 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 80,860 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 80,860 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 72,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 70,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 70,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 68,674 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 68,674 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,534 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,783 miles

Front Exhaust Front Heat Shield Insecure

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Pass 5 May 2017 53,495 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 50,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 45,556 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 40,671 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,637 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,493 miles

front discs starting to corrode

wipers in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2011 23,625 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,392 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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AR07 KPL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AR07 KPL, 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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AR07 KPL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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