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779 DER

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,749 mi
Last recorded145,749 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration779 DER
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 145,749 miles

suspension components and sub frames corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 145,290 miles

Offside Rear upper front inner suspension bush worn

suspension ball joint covers perished

suspension components and subframes corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 145,290 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear upper front inner suspension bush worn

suspension ball joint covers perished

suspension components and subframes corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 144,352 miles

Very slight bind from brake o/s/f

Pass 3 Jan 2023 143,769 miles

anti roll bar rubber covers perished

corrosion to suspension parts

Pass 6 Jan 2022 142,940 miles

front and rear suspension parts and sub frames corroded

o/s and n/s rear suspension top inner bushes worn

Fail 6 Jan 2022 142,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension parts and sub frames corroded

o/s and n/s rear suspension top inner bushes worn

Pass 30 Nov 2020 141,277 miles

rear suspension bushes worn and perished

slight blow on exhaust

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 139,579 miles

rear suspension bushes worn and perrished

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Fail 2 Dec 2019 139,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear suspension bushes worn and perrished

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Pass 3 Dec 2018 135,642 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 132,703 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 132,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 127,478 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wear

Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,524 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 116,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 103,857 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,596 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 94,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake fluid level low

rear brake discs very badly worn and pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,796 miles

off side front brake disc corroded on inner side

Fail 7 Mar 2013 83,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers are split but clean screen

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,969 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 48,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,564 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)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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779 DER is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 779 DER, 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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779 DER is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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