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A4 PUX

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,460 mi
Last recorded58,460 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 PUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 58,460 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 57,384 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 56,465 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 54,688 miles

diff pinion oil seal weeping

Fail 6 Oct 2022 54,670 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

diff pinion oil seal weeping

Pass 7 Oct 2021 52,728 miles

general corrosion underneath

Fail 1 Oct 2021 52,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,912 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 49,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 47,610 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox only slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak gearbox propshaft seal slight leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,519 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,580 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 39,765 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,132 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,386 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,869 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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A4 PUX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 A4 PUX, 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 A4 PUX registered?

A4 PUX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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