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VOU 965T

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,819 mi
Last recorded107,819 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOU 965T
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 107,819 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 107,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 104,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 101,141 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 97,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,296 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 89,710 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 89,710 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,995 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 85,862 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,327 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,746 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 73,608 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 73,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,397 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,490 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 66,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sills with covers not fully checked

Fail 13 Sep 2013 54,342 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,414 miles

2X front tyres worn on inner tread

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,398 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 25,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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VOU 965T is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VOU 965T, 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 VOU 965T registered?

VOU 965T is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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