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AR07 WMG

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,813 mi
Last recorded51,813 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 51,813 miles

suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 51,093 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 51,066 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 49,674 miles

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

Nearside Front brake is slower to operate

Pass 14 Oct 2022 48,945 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 47,521 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 46,847 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 46,258 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 46,258 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 46,107 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 45,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,208 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,576 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 40,714 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,168 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 33,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,037 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 27,037 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,218 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,940 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,305 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 15,656 miles

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

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 WMG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR07 WMG registered?

AR07 WMG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is AR07 WMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 WMG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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