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CV07 TVL

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,876 mi
Last recorded75,876 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 TVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 75,876 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion but not excessive

Pass 2 May 2025 73,655 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion but not excessive

Pass 16 Apr 2024 71,375 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 68,953 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

Fail 3 May 2023 68,949 miles

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

General signs of under body corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2022 66,435 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 64,481 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 64,466 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 61,744 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 61,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,777 miles

N/s/r ball joint boot deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 57,777 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte Clamp rubbing thought leaking at that point (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

N/s/f brake very sharp, only just met requirements

N/s/r ball joint boot deteriorated

N/s/r upper and both o/s/r Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

O/s/f wheel has slight restriction in free movement

Positive battery terminal corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,109 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,874 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,970 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 44,969 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,421 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,644 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,760 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 27,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,528 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2011 21,360 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,535 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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CV07 TVL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CV07 TVL, 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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CV07 TVL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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