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WK07 UGS

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,955 mi
Last recorded163,955 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK07 UGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 163,955 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 163,953 miles

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

Exhaust clamp broken,

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from loose joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear section of exhaust loose

Pass 6 Nov 2021 154,336 miles

chip in screen

front brake pads low

front discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 154,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip in screen

front brake pads low

front discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 134,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 121,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 121,698 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 97,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 97,964 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 95,118 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow retrack.under tray fitted.o/s/f/shoker dust cover slightly poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,967 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,030 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,171 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,068 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,522 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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WK07 UGS is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WK07 UGS, 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 WK07 UGS registered?

WK07 UGS is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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