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W3 BCB

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,772 mi
Last recorded72,772 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 BCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 72,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 67,988 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 67,988 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 64,666 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 63,177 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On limit (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 59,436 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 55,962 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 55,962 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 53,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside wear on inside of disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 52,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 50,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 50,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs inner face minor corrosion

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 46,352 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,982 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,718 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 17,636 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 10,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,470 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 9,468 miles

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

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

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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W3 BCB is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W3 BCB, 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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W3 BCB is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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