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C17 FFM

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,996 mi
Last recorded106,996 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 FFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 106,996 miles

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

underside of vehicle and suspension components covered in underseal (front & rear)

Pass 30 Apr 2024 105,381 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lots of surface corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak from rear drive shaft diff area

Pass 3 May 2023 99,899 miles

front subframe rusted

rear subframe rusted

Fail 24 Apr 2023 99,833 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front subframe rusted

rear subframe rusted

Pass 21 Mar 2022 91,576 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES HEAVILY CORRODED FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

GEARBOX CROSSMEMBER HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 17 Mar 2022 91,576 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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))

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES HEAVILY CORRODED FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

GEARBOX CROSSMEMBER HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 90,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2021 90,959 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 90,346 miles

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

No engine oil visible on dipstick prior to test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 90,346 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

No engine oil visible on dipstick prior to test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,882 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 87,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,136 miles

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,131 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 81,131 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,824 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,113 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,297 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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C17 FFM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C17 FFM, 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 C17 FFM registered?

C17 FFM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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