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BT07 EUP

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,550 mi
Last recorded104,550 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 EUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 104,550 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion in places and suspension components

Pass 9 Sep 2022 100,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

corrosion in places

Fail 7 Sep 2022 100,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in places

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,193 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 91,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,801 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside corrosion to floor pan central rear

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 89,799 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside corrosion to floor pan central rear

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 88,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 87,777 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear registration plate slightly insecure

Fail 17 May 2018 87,772 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear registration plate slightly insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2017 87,210 miles

Nearside Rear ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE DUST COVER STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 87,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE DUST COVER STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,687 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 71,459 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to limit.

Pass 27 May 2014 60,392 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 51,649 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 42,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 30,007 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 22,901 miles

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

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

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

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 EUP is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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