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BM04 HAM

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,341 mi
Last recorded46,341 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 HAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 46,341 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 46,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 45,950 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 45,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 45,922 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,451 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 45,451 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,582 miles

both front shock absorber dust boots split

both seat belts have poor recoil

Fail 18 Sep 2020 44,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction front shock absorber dust boots split (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both front shock absorber dust boots split

both seat belts have poor recoil

Pass 15 Aug 2019 44,156 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,954 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 42,954 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,385 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 41,704 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 41,704 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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)

Offside 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,832 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged STARTING TO PERISH (4.1.D.1e)

SCREEN WASHERS INTERMITANT INOP

Pass 7 Nov 2014 32,810 miles

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

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)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 28,194 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 28,194 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 23,781 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 23,781 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ns rear tyre flat

os seat belt slow to retract

screen washers require adjustment (to low)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,580 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 18,580 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 12,214 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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BM04 HAM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BM04 HAM, 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 BM04 HAM registered?

BM04 HAM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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