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W923 NWG

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,118 mi
Last recorded82,118 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW923 NWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 82,118 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 81,895 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 81,352 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 81,348 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 80,894 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 80,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,076 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 80,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 78,971 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 78,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 135,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 134,259 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 134,259 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear exhauste as slight blow

Pass 13 Jun 2017 132,276 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 130,437 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 129,200 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 128,131 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 122,450 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 117,610 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 104,186 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 92,837 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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W923 NWG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W923 NWG, 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 W923 NWG registered?

W923 NWG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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