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AR07 AFK

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,531 mi
Last recorded67,531 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 AFK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 67,531 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 66,202 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 64,287 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 64,287 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 58,640 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 58,640 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 53,755 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 49,239 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and unevenly worn across the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 45,961 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 43,071 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 40,622 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 16 May 2017 37,725 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside 'D' bushes worn very slightly (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 May 2016 33,984 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 29,981 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 26,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 23,042 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 19,561 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 16,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 12,763 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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AR07 AFK is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AR07 AFK, 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 AR07 AFK registered?

AR07 AFK is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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