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AP56 EJZ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

81,613 mi
Last recorded81,613 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 EJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 81,613 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 81,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 74,990 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 71,863 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 71,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 66,760 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 64,345 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 62,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink boot cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 62,502 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink boot cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,177 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 59,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,257 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 57,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,827 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,923 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,778 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 47,778 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,495 miles

rear pads low

Fail 24 Jan 2014 44,494 miles

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

rear pads low

slight drag at o/s/f brake/recommended inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,584 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 41,584 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,998 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,789 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 33,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 28,909 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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AP56 EJZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AP56 EJZ, 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 AP56 EJZ registered?

AP56 EJZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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