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WL07 CKO

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,871 mi
Last recorded68,871 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL07 CKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 68,871 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 68,871 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2024 62,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 62,801 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,787 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 57,787 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2022 51,124 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 47,051 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 43,420 miles

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

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

both front tyres splitting inner sidewalls

Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-45-17, plus slight damage / cut to inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-45-17, plus slight damage / cut to inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 37,997 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 37,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,595 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,300 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,299 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 12,086 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 10,814 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,162 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 9,162 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 6,973 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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WL07 CKO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WL07 CKO, 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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WL07 CKO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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