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B4 TGV

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,348 mi
Last recorded48,348 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 TGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 48,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 48,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 47,684 miles

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

front sub-frame corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2025 47,684 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame cross member brace bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame cross member brace bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front sub-frame corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 46,697 miles

rear suspension components eg rear sub-frame etc rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2023 45,899 miles

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2023 45,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2022 44,968 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 43,755 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 42,619 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,851 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 37,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 31,942 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,151 miles

oil leak (rear Differential)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 28,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

oil leak (rear Differential)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 27,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades smeer the screen slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2014 25,211 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 24,748 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,524 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 19,969 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 17,879 miles

inner face of all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 13,731 miles

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

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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B4 TGV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 B4 TGV, 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 B4 TGV registered?

B4 TGV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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