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AW 7831

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,845 mi
Last recorded78,845 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW 7831
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 78,845 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 77,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 77,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 77,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 75,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 74,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of resonator box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 72,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,378 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2018 62,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,530 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 48,279 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 44,870 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 42,680 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,542 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 35,538 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,711 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,057 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 13,057 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 7,897 miles

rear brake disc's rusty

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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AW 7831 is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AW 7831, 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 AW 7831 registered?

AW 7831 is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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