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WJ07 ORX

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,637 mi
Last recorded75,637 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 ORX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 75,637 miles

Front General corrosion on suspension and body

Fail 22 Jun 2026 75,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front General corrosion on suspension and body

Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,508 miles

Front head lights slightly cloudy both

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 70,916 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 69,164 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 69,153 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,882 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 68,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 64,717 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 56,903 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 48,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,132 miles

Nearside Front nearside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,835 miles

Engine Covers And Undertray Covers Fitted

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,657 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 31,650 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,192 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 23,388 miles

Centre Stop Light Not Working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,714 miles

Front Brake Pads Approx 2/3 Worn.

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 16,472 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Tyres Worn On Inner Tread Edges.

Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Disc Inner Faces Slightly Pitted.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,472 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Tyres Worn On Inner Tread Edges.

Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Disc Inner Faces Slightly Pitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 9,875 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Tyres Worn On Inner Tread Edges.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 9,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside & Offside Front Tyres Worn On Inner Tread Edges.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WJ07 ORX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ07 ORX, 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 WJ07 ORX registered?

WJ07 ORX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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