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WR07 BZY

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,663 mi
Last recorded99,663 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR07 BZY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 99,663 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 92,052 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 91,668 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 91,668 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 89,937 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 87,324 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 87,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 83,497 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 79,355 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 79,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut but no cords exposed.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 70,194 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut but no cords exposed.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 65,464 miles

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 65,464 miles

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

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

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,580 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)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 56,449 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 56,449 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 53,059 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,908 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,973 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 32,973 miles

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

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

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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WR07 BZY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WR07 BZY, 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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WR07 BZY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2007.

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