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BJ07 EEM

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

76,221 mi
Last recorded76,221 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 EEM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 76,221 miles

under the chassis body sealant applied

Pass 19 May 2025 75,860 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside been undersealed

Fail 19 May 2025 75,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside been undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2024 75,695 miles

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

slight corrosion underside undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2024 75,695 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion underside undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2023 75,453 miles

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

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

slight corrosion underside been undersealed

Pass 8 Jun 2022 75,051 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 75,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 74,551 miles

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle heavily under-sealed in sections

Pass 14 Jul 2020 73,935 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,466 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 71,466 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,824 miles

nearside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,253 miles

Nearside Rear brake discs is rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 61,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake discs is rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,045 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 54,044 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,688 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,183 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,126 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 33,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,074 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 27,074 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,051 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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BJ07 EEM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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