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B20 NSO

2007 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,316 mi
Last recorded97,316 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 NSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 97,316 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))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 97,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 12 Jun 2025 92,785 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 90,132 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Fail 29 Nov 2024 90,132 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb faulty-replaced with new bulb (4.1.4 (a))

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,018 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,872 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,190 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 79,949 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,529 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,075 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 74,270 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,441 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 71,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel slightly damaged inside rim

Fail 5 Apr 2016 71,185 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 68,921 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,921 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 66,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 64,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 61,208 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cuts in o/s/r inner side wall of tyre

Fail 4 May 2012 61,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cuts in o/s/r inner side wall of tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,971 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 58,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,982 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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B20 NSO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 B20 NSO, 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 B20 NSO registered?

B20 NSO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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