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AMZ 2498

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,812 mi
Last recorded76,812 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMZ 2498
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 76,812 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 71,199 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 68,257 miles

Differential pinion seal leaking, gearbox damp with oil

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished, manufactured 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished, manufactured 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 64,387 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 58,541 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 57,189 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 55,931 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 54,434 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 52,566 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 50,627 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,716 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

Pass 14 May 2015 46,015 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 43,898 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 43,898 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 41,921 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 39,566 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 39,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 36,013 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 23,760 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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AMZ 2498 is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AMZ 2498, 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 AMZ 2498 registered?

AMZ 2498 is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2007.

Is AMZ 2498 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMZ 2498 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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