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A21 VJM

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,920 mi
Last recorded82,920 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 VJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 82,920 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSF tyres perished. Deep cracks at shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres slight perishing between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 77,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 77,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 71,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 66,189 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 63,668 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 62,104 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 62,101 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 60,883 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 60,883 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,858 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 58,858 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,347 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,362 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,509 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 45,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 41,407 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 41,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,650 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 32,885 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,884 miles

front tyres 2-4mm

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,565 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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A21 VJM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A21 VJM, 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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What year was A21 VJM registered?

A21 VJM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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