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AP07 MFX

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,646 mi
Last recorded99,646 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 MFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 99,646 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 99,644 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 99,075 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 98,189 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,599 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 97,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,632 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 94,629 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 88,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements colour (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 79,147 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre screw in tread

Fail 15 Apr 2019 79,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre screw in tread

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,810 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2017 66,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s rear a b s ring cracked

Pass 10 May 2016 58,675 miles

front brake discs in poor condition advise replace

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,593 miles

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

front tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Mar 2015 50,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,765 miles

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

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

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

engine oil low

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,666 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,315 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 9,340 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 9,298 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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AP07 MFX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP07 MFX, 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 AP07 MFX registered?

AP07 MFX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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