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VX07 LCK

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,987 mi
Last recorded95,987 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX07 LCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 95,987 miles

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

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

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

heavily undersealed underneath

Fail 12 Dec 2025 95,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 25 Nov 2024 94,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mud on brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear sub-frames. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 94,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mud on brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear sub-frames. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 85,098 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,287 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 79,283 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,210 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,554 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 68,604 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 64,968 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,400 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,251 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,894 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on outer tread edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear n/s and o/s brake discs pitted

rear n/s and o/s inner brake pads could judge condition/wear

Fail 6 Feb 2013 37,679 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs pitted

rear n/s and o/s inner brake pads could judge condition/wear

Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,723 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,974 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 15,993 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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VX07 LCK is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VX07 LCK, 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 VX07 LCK registered?

VX07 LCK is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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