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BT07 FHW

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,532 mi
Last recorded106,532 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 FHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 106,532 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

underseal to underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2025 106,411 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

underseal to underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2024 103,503 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bushes, Offside and Nearside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 99,526 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 99,526 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 95,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 89,943 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 84,611 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 79,617 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,958 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,224 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,802 miles

Front both tyres splitting 205/50/16

Nearside Rear tyre valve splitting

Rear both discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 62,218 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 60,130 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 55,415 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 49,056 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 May 2011 42,008 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 42,008 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 May 2010 32,884 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 FHW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BT07 FHW, 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 FHW registered?

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

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