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BR05 WON

2007 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,482 mi
Last recorded51,482 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR05 WON
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 51,482 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 51,481 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 48,585 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 46,168 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 46,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 42,107 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded at bottom of tubes (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 42,085 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 42,084 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to seized brake (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 40,925 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 40,355 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2019 38,078 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 35,692 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 33,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

cuts in tread of offside rear tyre

slight corrosion on inner face of offside rear brake disc

unable to fully inspect rear inner brake pads

Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,073 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 23,989 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,881 miles

both front brake discs inner scored

Pass 20 Apr 2012 17,810 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,332 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 10,897 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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BR05 WON is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BR05 WON, 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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BR05 WON is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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