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WJ07 RYW

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,532 mi
Last recorded113,532 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 RYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 113,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 113,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 May 2025 113,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2024 110,483 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 110,483 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 98,730 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 89,563 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,534 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,403 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 87,522 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 84,347 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,269 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-shape bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-shape bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 81,269 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-shape bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-shape bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' object hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,069 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 76,578 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,998 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,648 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 69,648 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake pads appear to be worn low on the insides

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 40,583 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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WJ07 RYW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 WJ07 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

WJ07 RYW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2007.

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