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BT07 ETX

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,966 mi
Last recorded93,966 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 ETX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 93,966 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 89,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 82,128 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake slight low effort

Pass 30 Sep 2022 69,544 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 56,842 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 43,468 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 43,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 31,309 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 31,114 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 31,110 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 29,674 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 29,674 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 27,266 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 27,266 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,060 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 24,060 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 21,721 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 21,721 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 19,450 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 19,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 16,373 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 13,519 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 11,139 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly grooved

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Offside front brake disc slightly grooved

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 15 May 2010 8,755 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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BT07 ETX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BT07 ETX, 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 BT07 ETX registered?

BT07 ETX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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