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WR07 KVJ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,474 mi
Last recorded107,474 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR07 KVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 107,474 miles

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 102,638 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 102,368 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp dipped beam pattern is poor headlamp deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2023 101,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 101,127 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 96,251 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 85,488 miles

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

windscreen cracked nearside bottom corner

Fail 17 Dec 2021 85,488 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen cracked nearside bottom corner

Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,717 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,392 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn to limit on inner edge - borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 64,129 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,881 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,259 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,235 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 50,239 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,555 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 41,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,207 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,052 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 36,052 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,039 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,478 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

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 KVJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ registered?

WR07 KVJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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