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BL07 KNO

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,247 mi
Last recorded86,247 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 KNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 86,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front reg cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2025 86,247 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front reg cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,865 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 80,928 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 77,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 71,260 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,503 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,897 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 63,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,964 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,375 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 48,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 44,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has small cracks on inside wall of tyre but not showing cords or ply

Pass 30 May 2012 38,671 miles

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

n/s front tyre small sidewall cut

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,994 miles

both front wipers have small split,s

nail in near side rear tyre on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,200 miles

wipers small splits

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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BL07 KNO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BL07 KNO, 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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BL07 KNO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2007.

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