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12 HOO

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,270 mi
Last recorded6,270 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 HOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 6,270 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 6,057 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 6,008 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 5,815 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 5,716 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 5,367 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 5,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 5,320 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 5,120 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 4,878 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 4,455 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 4,217 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 3,834 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 3,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 3,257 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 2,391 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 1,920 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 1,361 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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12 HOO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 12 HOO, 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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12 HOO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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