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BN07 ETJ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,381 mi
Last recorded48,381 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 ETJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 48,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 48,378 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 46,189 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 46,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc shows signs of over heating.

Pass 15 Jan 2024 43,715 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 43,706 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 42,403 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 40,543 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 40,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front and rear nearside tyre's. have cuts in outer walls of tyres.

Pass 29 Dec 2020 39,500 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 37,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 32,873 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 29,105 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 27,447 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 25,749 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,481 miles

small cracks in both front tyres.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,041 miles

cracking on front tyres

Fail 17 Feb 2014 21,041 miles

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

cracking on front tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2013 18,499 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,625 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 13,956 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 11,416 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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BN07 ETJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BN07 ETJ, 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 BN07 ETJ registered?

BN07 ETJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2007.

Is BN07 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 ETJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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