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BD07 RZA

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,381 mi
Last recorded80,381 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 RZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 80,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 80,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Rear all rear suspension arms and tie rods corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 78,868 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,455 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,200 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,576 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,617 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

front tyres close to limit

rear track arm out dust covers perishing

Fail 28 Jun 2016 73,617 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads worn

front tyres close to limit

rear track arm out dust covers perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,903 miles

All rear suspension arm dust covers slightly deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer edge wear

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,287 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 62,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,434 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 59,431 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,652 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 28 Jun 2012 44,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,562 miles

OSR TYRE 1.92MM NSR 1.75MM REQ NEW ASAP==SCREW IN OSF TYRE TREAD

Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,615 miles

OSF TYRE 2MM WORN EDGE

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 RZA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RZA, 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 RZA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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