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BP07 KUO

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,584 mi
Last recorded84,584 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 KUO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 84,584 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion (Under body sealed)

Pass 20 Jun 2024 84,557 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body sealed

Fail 15 Jun 2024 84,551 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,724 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 73,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,102 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 69,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,916 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 63,896 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,366 miles

front sub frame getting rusty

rear diff damp around drain plug

rear sub frame getting rusty

stone chip in front screen (zone B)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 57,366 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear sub frame getting rusty

stone chip in front screen (zone B)

front sub frame getting rusty

rear diff damp around drain plug

Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,894 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 39,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,757 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,733 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,171 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,194 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 25,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 22,326 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 17,848 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 KUO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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