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M114 ECL

2007 Mazda MX5

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,499 mi
Last recorded128,499 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX559,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM114 ECL
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 128,499 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 128,499 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 127,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 127,800 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 126,590 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 125,047 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 124,258 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 123,564 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 122,822 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 120,501 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 119,932 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 119,832 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 118,703 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 117,818 miles

Exhaust front mounting clamp bolt broken

Offside front brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 113,720 miles

Exhaust front mounting clamp bolt broken

Fail 13 Mar 2014 113,706 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Exhaust front mounting clamp bolt broken

Tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2013 110,288 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Condensation in offside front indicator lamp

Exhaust front mounting bolt broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Mar 2013 110,271 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All four tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Condensation in offside front indicator lamp

Exhaust front mounting bolt broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 May 2012 105,038 miles

Both front & both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Tyres slightly perished

Fail 1 May 2012 105,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front & both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 May 2011 97,201 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 88,126 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 86,583 miles

Clutch noise

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 86,583 miles

Clutch noise

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 84,681 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,621 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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M114 ECL is a 2007 Mazda MX5 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2007 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,326 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M114 ECL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M114 ECL registered?

M114 ECL is a 2007 Mazda MX5, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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