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AE56 XPG

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,529 mi
Last recorded132,529 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 XPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 132,529 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 129,464 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 125,720 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 122,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill looks to be rotten but covered by plastic trim

Offside Rear number plate lamp inop

Fail 31 Mar 2023 122,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear sill looks to be rotten but covered by plastic trim

Offside Rear number plate lamp inop

Pass 22 Mar 2022 117,578 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Fail 14 Mar 2022 117,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 113,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,298 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 106,857 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 106,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,048 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 96,028 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2013 49,069 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,759 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,538 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,279 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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AE56 XPG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE56 XPG, 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 AE56 XPG registered?

AE56 XPG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 January 2007.

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