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PL07 FWP

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,840 mi
Last recorded79,840 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 FWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,840 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 75,578 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 74,131 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 73,205 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 73,205 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 71,936 miles

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 70,193 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 70,193 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 68,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 67,204 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 63,562 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,833 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,321 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,288 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,989 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 53,126 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,488 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 44,426 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 37,712 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 37,712 miles

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

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

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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PL07 FWP 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 85%.

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 PL07 FWP, 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 PL07 FWP registered?

PL07 FWP is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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