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WL07 GFK

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,692 mi
Last recorded94,692 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 94,692 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

exhaust brace corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2022 94,692 miles

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested rear brakes stuck on and excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

exhaust brace corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2021 91,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface rust rear outer sills, rear outer floor

Pass 22 Aug 2020 91,320 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 89,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 86,358 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,782 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,600 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,999 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 53,327 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,327 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,875 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 50,875 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,040 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,024 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 21,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,522 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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WL07 GFK is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WL07 GFK, 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 WL07 GFK registered?

WL07 GFK is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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