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WJ07 PBU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,384 mi
Last recorded76,384 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 PBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 76,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 73,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Corrosion near spring mounting

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Corrosion near spring mounting

Pass 12 Mar 2024 69,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 66,103 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Fuel carbon canister bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe support bracket beginning to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2022 61,452 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 61,288 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All rear suspension components very rusty

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 59,793 miles

All suspension bushes perished

Front and rear subframes and suspension components very rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 57,970 miles

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

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

All suspension bushes perished

Front and rear subframes and suspension components very rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 56,582 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and vehicle structure very rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2020 56,458 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and vehicle structure very rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2019 49,694 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 44,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Underside and subframe very rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2018 44,947 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Union corroded away (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Union corroded away (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Underside and subframe very rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,918 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 37,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,237 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,629 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 29,625 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,108 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,238 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,750 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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WJ07 PBU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PBU, 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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WJ07 PBU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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