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AP07 UFJ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,996 mi
Last recorded57,996 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 UFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 57,996 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 55,653 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 55,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 53,761 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 53,761 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 53,632 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 53,632 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 51,954 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 51,953 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 49,611 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 46,413 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,626 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 43,625 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 35,668 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,562 miles

all four tyre treads starting to crack

drivers seat belt slow to re-tract

Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front & rear tyres slightly perished

front wipers smearing

Fail 28 Mar 2014 24,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front & rear tyres slightly perished

front wipers smearing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 13,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre treads cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,322 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 9,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 29 Mar 2010 9,871 miles

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

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 UFJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UFJ, 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 UFJ registered?

AP07 UFJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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