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VE07 VAF

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,035 mi
Last recorded90,035 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 VAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 90,035 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 90,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 87,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 85,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 85,246 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides rear back of sills and inner wheel arch side of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Both headlamp beam pattern just see on limit more nearside

Factory fitted covers

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot see inner pads thickness ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both radius arms back bushes split in centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 83,219 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 83,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 80,681 miles

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,836 miles

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 15 Sep 2020 78,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

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

n/s o/s rear antiroll links slight play

n/s o/s rear d rubbers slight play

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 21 Aug 2019 73,378 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,053 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 55,383 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,815 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 34,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,281 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,264 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 27,264 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,793 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,220 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 16,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 10,160 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,031 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2010 7,871 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 VAF is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VAF, 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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VE07 VAF is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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