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BD07 GYU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

129,893 mi
Last recorded129,893 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 GYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 129,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension ball joint boots starting to perish

Pass 28 Feb 2025 124,704 miles

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2025 124,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2024 118,939 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 118,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 111,697 miles

no oil on dipstick

Fail 18 Feb 2023 111,697 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

no oil on dipstick

Pass 9 Mar 2022 101,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,108 miles

front tyres perished

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2020 93,925 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 93,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 90,882 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 90,882 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 83,863 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 78,516 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205.50.16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205.50.16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (N/s + O/s) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 67,907 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s And O/s (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 53,936 miles

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

Slight unbalance front footbrake.

Fail 9 May 2015 53,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight unbalance front footbrake.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,156 miles

both front tyres worn close to minimim limit of 1.6mm (3mm) and worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn close to minimim limit of 1.6mm (3mm) worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 33,743 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 33,743 miles

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

offside front tyre has sidewall damage but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (205/50/16 87V)

Pass 1 May 2012 28,426 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 28,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 20,145 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,145 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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BD07 GYU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BD07 GYU, 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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BD07 GYU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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