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VF07 CHX

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,052 mi
Last recorded92,052 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF07 CHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2021 92,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened DANGEROUS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under side of vehicle corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 89,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 89,345 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,994 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 84,994 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,170 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 79,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 73,032 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 73,032 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,908 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 66,705 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,023 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 54,444 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,038 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,030 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,954 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,152 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 28,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VF07 CHX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VF07 CHX, 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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VF07 CHX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 2007.

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