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AJZ 4948

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,938 mi
Last recorded104,938 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 4948
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 104,938 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2025 101,925 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 99,815 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2023 99,810 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 97,784 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 97,762 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,746 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,650 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine noise

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,974 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 80,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,384 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,236 miles

advise oil leak at rear diff

advise corrosion on all of vehicle underside

Fail 11 Aug 2015 71,235 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

advise corrosion on all of vehicle underside

advise oil leak at rear diff

Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,589 miles

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

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

both front brake discs heavily corrded on inner faces

both front tyres tread blocks worn out of shape

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,270 miles

front/rear brake disc worn

Fail 1 Aug 2012 45,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

front/rear brake disc worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,715 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,590 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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AJZ 4948 is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AJZ 4948, 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 AJZ 4948 registered?

AJZ 4948 is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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