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WR07 CAV

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,157 mi
Last recorded65,157 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR07 CAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 65,157 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 65,133 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2025 64,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 63,979 miles

Front brake imbalance very high at 29%

both rear tyre's at 1.6mm limit and starting to distort

Pass 26 Jul 2023 58,374 miles

front brake imbalance high 27%

Pass 27 Jul 2022 49,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 49,719 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 49,188 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,457 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 48,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,913 miles

Nearside Front brake bind

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,212 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,088 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 46,085 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,045 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 45,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,028 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,763 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,243 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,208 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,477 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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WR07 CAV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WR07 CAV, 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 WR07 CAV registered?

WR07 CAV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2007.

Is WR07 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR07 CAV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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