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BP07 EPJ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,747 mi
Last recorded56,747 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 EPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 56,747 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides have corrosion to ferrules and metal parts of brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides....ns is worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 56,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides have corrosion to ferrules and metal parts of brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides....ns is worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 55,402 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 55,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 53,253 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 53,253 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 45,489 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 37,340 miles

Front both tyres light cracking

Offside Front brake binding

Rear both tyres light cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2020 37,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside inner pad close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 36,983 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,779 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,560 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,154 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 36,150 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,890 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 34,315 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 32,722 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 32,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 31,439 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,698 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 25,698 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 18,482 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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BP07 EPJ 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 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 BP07 EPJ, 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 BP07 EPJ registered?

BP07 EPJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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