CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN07 VXU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,609 mi
Last recorded58,609 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 VXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 58,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And rear, x4. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And O/S/F also, x4 ball joints. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And O/S/R also, x4 ball joints. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 57,449 miles

Front BOTH Wiper blades poor/smearing.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And Rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And O/S/F upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And O/S/R upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 56,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And O/S/F upper, and both lowers also. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And O/S/R upper, and both lowers also. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 56,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And O/S/F upper, and both lowers also. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And O/S/R upper, and both lowers also. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Excessively split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 54,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And O/S/F upper, and both lowers also. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And N/S/R upper, and both lowers also. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 53,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 50,347 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 44,472 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 41,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,659 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,714 miles

battery insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2016 34,670 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slight cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2015 33,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front blades smearing

n/s/r tyre and both front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,295 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

nearside front tyre cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2013 29,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,345 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 20 Mar 2012 26,345 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,553 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 17,284 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN07 VXU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VN07 VXU, 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

How do I check the history of VN07 VXU?

You can check the full history of VN07 VXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN07 VXU registered?

VN07 VXU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is VN07 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN07 VXU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN07 VXU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN07 VXU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.