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AP07 WMU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,398 mi
Last recorded147,398 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 147,398 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to rising c.o, h.c & lambda readings as well as visual smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 138,768 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 132,704 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 132,704 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 120,992 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 115,075 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 107,643 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 97,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,588 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,797 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,772 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,673 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,892 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,464 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 49,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 38,734 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 28,920 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,369 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 17,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 8,849 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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AP07 WMU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 AP07 WMU, 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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AP07 WMU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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