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AV07 PLJ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,870 mi
Last recorded42,870 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 PLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 42,870 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 41,528 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 41,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder. ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 40,307 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 38,498 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to steel suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rubber bushes starting to perish and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 36,320 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 36,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 35,849 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 34,836 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 34,835 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 31,991 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 28,696 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,201 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,811 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 23,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,458 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,279 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,797 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 14,983 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 13,128 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 10,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 10,974 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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AV07 PLJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV07 PLJ, 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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AV07 PLJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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