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VN07 ZBX

2007 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,868 mi
Last recorded77,868 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 ZBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 77,868 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 75,188 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,823 miles

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

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 65,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 63,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 60,815 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 59,638 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 59,638 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 56,450 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,664 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 51,441 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,949 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,120 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,512 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,954 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,603 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,081 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,929 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VN07 ZBX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 VN07 ZBX, 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 VN07 ZBX registered?

VN07 ZBX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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The MOT history for VN07 ZBX 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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