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VU07 FME

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,001 mi
Last recorded87,001 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 FME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 87,001 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Mounting tray (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 87,001 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Mounting tray (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 85,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 83,258 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 81,109 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 78,814 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 72,014 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,825 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 66,825 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 63,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 62,834 miles

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

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

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 61,223 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 61,223 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 58,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2014 54,573 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disks corroded.

Pass 9 May 2013 50,158 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,727 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 42,257 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 36,499 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
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VU07 FME is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VU07 FME, 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 VU07 FME registered?

VU07 FME is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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The MOT history for VU07 FME shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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