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C16 DBS

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,070 mi
Last recorded42,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 DBS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 42,070 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 41,348 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 40,894 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 29 May 2024 40,894 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 May 2023 38,958 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 38,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 37,011 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 36,167 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 36,167 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 32,451 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 32,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 29,913 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,813 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 26,313 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,010 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,871 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 21,830 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,185 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,615 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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C16 DBS is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 C16 DBS, 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 C16 DBS registered?

C16 DBS is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is C16 DBS safe to buy?

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