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WH05 STZ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,277 mi
Last recorded79,277 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 STZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 79,277 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 70,378 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,815 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 33,972 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 33,687 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 33,486 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 33,486 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 33,229 miles

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 6 Jan 2020 32,481 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 31,144 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 29,750 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 26,124 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 23,064 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 23,064 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2014 20,185 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 16,265 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 14,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 11,461 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 8,861 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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WH05 STZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WH05 STZ, 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 WH05 STZ registered?

WH05 STZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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