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AU07 LVA

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,945 mi
Last recorded70,945 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 LVA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 70,945 miles

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

rear subframe corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2025 69,480 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 64,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 59,438 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 59,107 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 54,644 miles

Front tyre wearing low on outer

Pass 15 Mar 2021 49,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 41,904 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,347 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,138 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,630 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,732 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2016 35,698 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,663 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 31,169 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,555 miles

A strong advisory that the front brake discs inner faces are very corroded

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Fail 14 Mar 2013 29,555 miles

A strong advisory that the front brake discs inner faces are very corroded

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,360 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 26,549 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,994 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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AU07 LVA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AU07 LVA, 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 AU07 LVA registered?

AU07 LVA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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