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9 ORE

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,463 mi
Last recorded91,463 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 ORE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 91,463 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front under trays fitted obscure some areas and component

subframes ,rear suspension arms, suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2025 91,280 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front under trays fitted obscure some areas and component

subframes ,rear suspension arms, suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 87,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy when turning braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front under trays fitted obscure some areas and components

subframes rear suspension arms , suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2024 87,762 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy when turning braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front under trays fitted obscure some areas and components

subframes rear suspension arms , suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 85,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy when turning ,braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front under trays fitted obscure some areas and components

subframes, rear suspension arms ,suspension components under car corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2023 85,405 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cross member on central floor some damage and fouling exhaust

front under trays fitted obscure some areas and components

noise at front suspension ,steering , when reversing, turning ,it appears adjustment , repair required

subframes, rear suspension arms ,suspension components under car corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 84,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 84,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 81,093 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))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 81,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 9 Sep 2019 79,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 79,333 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,923 miles

both front seat belts slow to retract

non genuine suspension bolt fitted to l/h/r

Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,500 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 58,500 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,381 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,796 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,089 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,181 miles

damage to windscreen zone b

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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9 ORE is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 9 ORE, 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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9 ORE is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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