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D18 SSA

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,423 mi
Last recorded187,423 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 SSA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 187,423 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 185,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 184,602 miles

Central exhaust heatshield corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 180,647 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 180,647 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 179,069 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 178,280 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 178,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 2 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 169,115 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 150,155 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,771 miles

Offside Front caliper is binding slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2017 130,771 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front caliper is binding slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2016 108,358 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,058 miles

corossian forming inner faces of both front discs.

slight misting around n/s/r shock absorber.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,233 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 62,233 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,557 miles

inner face of front discs corroded.

slight buckle in n/s/f inner wheel rim.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 47,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front inner pads close to 1.5 mm limit.

inner face of front discs corroded.

slight buckle in n/s/f inner wheel rim.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,054 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 43,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,782 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,126 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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D18 SSA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D18 SSA, 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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D18 SSA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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