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B5 XLB

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,937 mi
Last recorded69,937 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 XLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 69,937 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 68,629 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 66,411 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 60,195 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 54,223 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,069 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 42,322 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 38,570 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 28,654 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 16,599 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 7,720 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged, but plys not exposed

Pass 23 Jul 2014 7,118 miles

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRE .THE OUTER SIDE WALLS DAMAGED

Pass 18 Jul 2013 6,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 5,899 miles

Both nearside tyres have had outer sidewall repaired. Unable to inspect for failure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 4,529 miles

damage to nearside front tyre , glued down

Pass 30 Jul 2010 3,703 miles

Both nearside tyres have damage to outer sidewall but notexposing cords.

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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B5 XLB is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B5 XLB, 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 B5 XLB registered?

B5 XLB is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is B5 XLB safe to buy?

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