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VDZ 1960

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

30,205 mi
Last recorded30,205 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDZ 1960
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 30,205 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 29,143 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 28,456 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 28,082 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 27,424 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 26,727 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 26,356 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 25,673 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 24,612 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 22,787 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 21,845 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 20,833 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 19,825 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,864 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 17,864 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 16,749 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,332 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 13,412 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VDZ 1960 is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 VDZ 1960, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VDZ 1960 registered?

VDZ 1960 is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2007.

Is VDZ 1960 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDZ 1960 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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