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A7 GLE

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,248 mi
Last recorded147,248 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 GLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 147,248 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 135,178 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 124,603 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 114,220 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2022 114,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2021 103,160 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,540 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 77,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,484 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, cracking on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 50,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, cracking on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 37,322 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,312 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 37,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,344 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 36,339 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,638 miles

all discs surface corrosion

drivers wiper blade end worn

front pads appear low

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,533 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,093 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,437 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 18,235 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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A7 GLE is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A7 GLE, 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 A7 GLE registered?

A7 GLE is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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