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BL07 VFJ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,199 mi
Last recorded47,199 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 VFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 47,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 46,712 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 45,891 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 45,879 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 44,886 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 43,760 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 42,625 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 41,924 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,914 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 39,705 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,160 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,918 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,851 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,883 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,167 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 28,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,305 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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BL07 VFJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VFJ, 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 BL07 VFJ registered?

BL07 VFJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2007.

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The MOT history for BL07 VFJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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