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BJ07 ECT

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,904 mi
Last recorded144,904 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 ECT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 144,904 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 138,839 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 129,001 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 127,362 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 127,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side at the rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

heat shield loose rattling

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 124,693 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear discs heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle components very rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2022 124,693 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear discs heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside split (3.4 (b) (ii))

under vehicle components very rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2021 121,651 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 119,850 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 119,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 117,910 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,616 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,236 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall of tyre scuff marks

Pass 5 Aug 2016 110,538 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 110,538 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,649 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 106,953 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside and nearside front brake disc plates heavily pitted on inner faces

Pass 25 Jul 2014 106,953 miles

offside and nearside front brake disc plates heavily pitted on inner faces

Pass 9 Aug 2013 106,393 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear near side outer wheel rim slight damage

rear near side tyre on outer side split but not showing cord

Fail 9 Aug 2013 106,393 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear near side outer wheel rim slight damage

rear near side tyre on outer side split but not showing cord

Pass 28 Jun 2012 100,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 80,487 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,170 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 54,620 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

cuts all round nearside front tyre but no cords showing

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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BJ07 ECT is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 BJ07 ECT, 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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BJ07 ECT is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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