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BT07 XME

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,881 mi
Last recorded93,881 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers seat belt retracts slowly

Fail 14 Jan 2022 93,880 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,426 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 86,426 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 73,901 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 73,901 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 68,179 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 68,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on its outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2016 61,580 miles

Rear tyre's on 3mm

Fail 12 Dec 2016 61,579 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear tyre's on 3mm

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,129 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 53,128 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 45,130 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 38,800 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 33,043 miles

rear tyres at about 2.5mm to 3.0mm

Pass 26 Nov 2011 27,222 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,120 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,650 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 XME is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XME, 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 XME registered?

BT07 XME is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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