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BJ07 EDR

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,660 mi
Last recorded59,660 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 EDR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 59,660 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 58,398 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 58,397 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 56,837 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 55,412 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 53,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 53,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 51,829 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,244 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,710 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush osf nsf (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 48,710 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush osf nsf (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 47,181 miles

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Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,932 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 44,247 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 39,874 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,123 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,032 miles

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

Nearside front quarter wing slight damage.

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 32,030 miles

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

Nearside front quarter wing slight damage.

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 25,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 20,866 miles

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

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 EDR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ07 EDR, 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 BJ07 EDR registered?

BJ07 EDR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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