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AR05 FAB

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,289 mi
Last recorded65,289 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 FAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 65,289 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 65,289 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 63,264 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 63,264 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 62,054 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 62,051 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 61,019 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 57,886 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,640 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 54,640 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,460 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,425 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,319 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 45,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both seat belts slow to retract.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps lens poor condition,aim ok on beamtester.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 27,589 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 24,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,138 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,257 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,748 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 12,140 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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AR05 FAB is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AR05 FAB, 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 AR05 FAB registered?

AR05 FAB is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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