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VT07 AWG

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,955 mi
Last recorded88,955 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT07 AWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 88,955 miles

Both head lamp beam patterns poor.

General underside corrosion.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Jan 2025 84,754 miles

general corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2024 81,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 77,934 miles

Possible exhaust blow from manifold area.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 14 Jan 2023 77,902 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive exhuast blow from box in front of rear box. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box in front of rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Possible exhaust blow from manifold area.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,113 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 69,150 miles

under tray fitted.siils covered.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,550 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 62,550 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,384 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 61,382 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,410 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 58,410 miles

Braking system leaking BRAKE HOSE (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,471 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake appears to be binding intermittently

Pass 17 Aug 2013 47,923 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,240 miles

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

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)

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

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

front wiper's smearing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,094 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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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VT07 AWG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VT07 AWG, 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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VT07 AWG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 2007.

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