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BW02 PEW

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,542 mi
Last recorded68,542 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 PEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 68,542 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 64,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 57,999 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,271 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,240 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 50,240 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 48,580 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,512 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 41,276 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,358 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,184 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,382 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 37,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,128 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,336 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,346 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 28,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,823 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 23,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on front brake discs

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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BW02 PEW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 BW02 PEW, 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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BW02 PEW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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