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CV07 VWE

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,225 mi
Last recorded124,225 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 VWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 124,225 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 124,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 119,845 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 119,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear subframe stiffener (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear subframe stiffener (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 118,179 miles

heavy coat of wax oil difficult to inspect parts and places

Fail 7 Apr 2021 118,176 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

heavy coat of wax oil difficult to inspect parts and places

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 May 2020 117,817 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 117,780 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Mar 2020 117,760 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 114,326 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 104,979 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 104,965 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,409 miles

under covers fitted obsuring some parts

Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,847 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,344 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 25 Mar 2014 66,299 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,402 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,595 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,327 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,940 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 VWE is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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