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BT07 FNN

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,038 mi
Last recorded136,038 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 FNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 136,038 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2024 130,417 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Fail 16 Jul 2024 130,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 18 May 2023 116,644 miles

Corrosion to coil springs

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both outer ball joints upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both outer ball joints, upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 116,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower tie rod. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to coil springs

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both outer ball joints upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both outer ball joints, upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 106,873 miles

Corrosion to coil springs

Fail 5 May 2022 106,873 miles

Corrosion to coil springs

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 101,263 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 101,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 96,552 miles

rear tyres close to wear markers

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 17 May 2019 87,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some corrosion on suspension components

Surface pitting on brake discs

Pass 18 May 2018 84,764 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 84,764 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2017 77,401 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 70,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 70,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,910 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 54,839 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 46,903 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 38,670 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 31,791 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 23,849 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 FNN is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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