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BN06 BAR

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

214,294 mi
Last recorded214,294 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 BAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 214,294 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe and various rear components swollen and corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2025 214,294 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust fractured and blowing after middle box / part of catalytic converter pipe (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe and various rear components swollen and corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2024 212,393 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 208,216 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 203,055 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 199,663 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 199,303 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 195,260 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 191,796 miles

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

Offside Front brake bind slightly

plastic under trays fitted on underside and on inner sills

Pass 26 May 2018 185,030 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 185,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 172,672 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2016 159,141 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 159,085 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 143,341 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 124,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 105,364 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sills with covers not fully checked

Fail 4 May 2013 105,364 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 26 May 2012 87,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to examine outter sills fully as covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2011 67,249 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 47,869 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 47,869 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BN06 BAR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN06 BAR, 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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BN06 BAR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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