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VX07 LDY

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,221 mi
Last recorded121,221 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 121,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 121,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 121,138 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 119,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 116,214 miles

Central exhaust heat shield corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm shocker bushes worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension sub frame and arms corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2022 116,214 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm shocker bushes worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension sub frame and arms corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 114,975 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,499 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 112,915 miles

All round suspension system rusty

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering arm inner & outer rusty

Front brake system rusty

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 205.50.R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake discs back plate missing

Offside Rear brake discs back plate rusty

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel alignment recommended.

Fail 25 Jan 2020 112,915 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All round suspension system rusty

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering arm inner & outer rusty

Front brake system rusty

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 205.50.R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake discs back plate missing

Offside Rear brake discs back plate rusty

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel alignment recommended.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 112,447 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 110,492 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 110,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 105,133 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 105,133 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,594 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 97,592 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wear limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 92,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,677 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,600 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 55,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,515 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 38,515 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,048 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 24,916 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 LDY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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