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AR07 MHK

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,873 mi
Last recorded104,873 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 104,873 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 104,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm likely to become detached front bolt is loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 103,108 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak in front of rear box to centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 101,679 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 100,153 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 98,448 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 98,447 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 96,311 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 94,195 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,715 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 55,937 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,702 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 30,459 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,344 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 9,455 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 4,225 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 MHK is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MHK, 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 AR07 MHK registered?

AR07 MHK is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2007.

Is AR07 MHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 MHK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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