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BJ07 KXU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,110 mi
Last recorded111,110 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 KXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 111,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge and splitting badly around the inner and outer sidewalls - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear chassis rails corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 111,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a fault. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper suspension arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper suspension arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge and splitting badly around the inner and outer sidewalls - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From the oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear chassis rails corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 103,425 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides,,,,,, all dust covers starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 99,224 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion - front and rear subframes and suspension components.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 99,322 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of nearside inner sill and bottom of wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of offside inner sill and bottom of wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion - front and rear subframes and suspension components.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,009 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 96,994 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 94,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 90,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 82,588 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 74,770 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,498 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,523 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 38,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,227 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Jul 2013 34,227 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2012 27,652 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,064 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,521 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,562 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 17,355 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KXU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KXU, 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 KXU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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