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BT07 FJU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,883 mi
Last recorded91,883 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 91,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at joins ... (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL shock absorbers corroded... (5.3.2 (b))

Various components & prescribed areas heavily coated in underseal & lower sill covers fitted to both sides obscuring components & prescribed areas...

Pass 20 Nov 2023 89,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 89,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 76,605 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 76,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 70,757 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 69,066 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 69,066 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 65,827 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 62,034 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 57,472 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 53,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 49,101 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 45,535 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 40,881 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 40,861 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 36,784 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 31,010 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 24,099 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front anti roll drop link requires attention soon

Pass 19 May 2010 16,875 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 FJU 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 80%.

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

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