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AU07 XMV

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,243 mi
Last recorded98,243 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 XMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 98,243 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2025 98,233 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 92,949 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 92,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 92,769 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 92,764 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2021 92,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached droplink broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 91,228 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 91,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Slight exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on front and rear springs

slight corrosion on power steering pipe

Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,575 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 87,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,740 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate cracked but still readable from an adequate distance

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear caliper has slight restricted free movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear caliper has slight restricted free movement

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 85,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing drop link (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate cracked but still readable from an adequate distance

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear caliper has slight restricted free movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear caliper has slight restricted free movement

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 79,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,186 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 50,501 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,747 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,424 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 XMV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMV, 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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AU07 XMV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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