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VX07 AXT

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

220,812 mi
Last recorded220,812 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX07 AXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 220,812 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 218,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

front subframe corroded

rear subframe and rear suspension components rusty

slight blow rear exhaust

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 13 May 2024 217,273 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 214,832 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 214,832 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (marked) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 212,825 miles

Front Exhaust pipework blowing slightly.

Front Number plate damaged.

Front Outer BOTH body sills protected by plastic trim covers, restricting inspection, of corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And O/S/R also. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Quite low now. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded, and starting to create sharp edge.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc attached suspension/brake components, to exposed steel surfaces, getting bad now. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 212,825 miles

Front Exhaust pipework blowing slightly.

Front Number plate damaged.

Front Outer BOTH body sills protected by plastic trim covers, restricting inspection, of corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And O/S/R also. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Quite low now. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded, and starting to create sharp edge.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc attached suspension/brake components, to exposed steel surfaces, getting bad now. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 210,813 miles

Front registration plate damaged but still readable

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside outer contact surfaces reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear offside brake pads worn lower than nearside-monitor.

Fail 14 May 2021 210,813 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area close to rear suspension stabiliser bar front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area close to rear suspension stabiliser bar front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front registration plate damaged but still readable

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside outer contact surfaces reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear offside brake pads worn lower than nearside-monitor.

Pass 16 May 2020 209,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2020 209,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 199,041 miles

Front front reg plate slightly damaged

Rear Inner both rear inner sills coroded

Rear exhaust slight leak

Fail 10 May 2019 199,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn upper and lower drop link joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn upper and lower drop link joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front reg plate slightly damaged

Rear Inner both rear inner sills coroded

Rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 5 May 2018 185,801 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 185,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 172,126 miles

slight noise rear offside wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2016 163,323 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 163,323 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 146,799 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 131,713 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 114,342 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 114,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 91,837 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 91,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 67,009 miles

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

Tyres worn unevenly

Fail 30 Apr 2011 67,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyres worn unevenly

Pass 22 Apr 2010 50,538 miles

Brake fluid level low

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Tyres worn unevenly

Fail 22 Apr 2010 50,538 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brake fluid level low

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Tyres worn unevenly

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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VX07 AXT is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 VX07 AXT, 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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VX07 AXT is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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