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VE07 DFX

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,185 mi
Last recorded55,185 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 DFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 55,185 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 52,379 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 52,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 51,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 51,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 49,937 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 48,141 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 45,691 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,845 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 41,843 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 37,876 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 30,278 miles

nsf tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 6 Jan 2017 22,056 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front cuts to tyre wall but not to cords

corrosion to all underneath car

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 22,056 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front cuts to tyre wall but not to cords

corrosion to all underneath car

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,124 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 21,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 18,768 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 16,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,055 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,088 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 8,565 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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VE07 DFX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 VE07 DFX, 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 VE07 DFX registered?

VE07 DFX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is VE07 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE07 DFX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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