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VE07 VBD

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,740 mi
Last recorded82,740 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 VBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 82,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 78,398 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 65,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 59,541 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,351 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 55,519 miles

slight corrosion to floor pan

Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,722 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,703 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,785 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 49,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush broken 0ff (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 45,743 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 43,669 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,766 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 40,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,029 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,001 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 27,083 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 22,237 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 VBD is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VE07 VBD, 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 VE07 VBD registered?

VE07 VBD is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is VE07 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE07 VBD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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