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VU07 FNT

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,075 mi
Last recorded54,075 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 FNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 54,075 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REARS AND PLAY IN THE ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 51,847 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR DEE BUSHES AND ANTI ROLL BAR SLIGHTLY WORN AND LINK ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM ON THE INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 49,470 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 49,468 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 48,297 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 45,590 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 42,966 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 41,336 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 38,131 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 34,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,717 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,503 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,638 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 23,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,411 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 21,411 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs corroded

cracks and side wall damage nearside front tyre

cracks offside front tyre side wall

wipers worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 14,013 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 FNT is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FNT, 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 FNT registered?

VU07 FNT is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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The MOT history for VU07 FNT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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