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AB55 RAM

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

101,282 mi
Last recorded101,282 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 RAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 101,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 98,522 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 96,377 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 95,120 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 94,120 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 92,350 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,964 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 89,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,502 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,625 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,337 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,717 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,413 miles

Both front tyres starting wearing more on outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 57,413 miles

Both front tyres starting wearing more on outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,537 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 29 Apr 2010 23,609 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn

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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AB55 RAM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AB55 RAM, 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 AB55 RAM registered?

AB55 RAM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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