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BJ07 KXR

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,609 mi
Last recorded106,609 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 KXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 106,609 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 105,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension multi link components and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under floor and inner sill areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 105,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded and holed - Plastic outer sill covers preventing further assessment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension multi link components and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under floor and inner sill areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 104,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all the Power steering pipes slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

engine oil around gearbox

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 6 Jun 2024 104,395 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal cracked. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to the brake caliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all the Power steering pipes slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

engine oil around gearbox

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2023 102,662 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 101,636 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 100,185 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush peeling/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush peeling/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 99,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting around centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting around centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 97,256 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 97,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 93,432 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,204 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,699 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 78,699 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,399 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 66,399 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,074 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,015 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 33,850 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 33,850 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 25,318 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

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 KXR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KXR, 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 KXR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2007.

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