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WU07 OHD

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,700 mi
Last recorded62,700 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 OHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 62,700 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both front and rear subframes corroded

both front and rear suspension components corroded

misting oil rear dif

underside vehicle undersealed obscuring inspection of some underneath components

Fail 19 Jun 2026 62,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both front and rear subframes corroded

both front and rear suspension components corroded

misting oil rear dif

underside vehicle undersealed obscuring inspection of some underneath components

Pass 20 Jun 2025 58,686 miles

Nearside washer jet defective

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

Offside wiper defective

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 both (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear subframe and suspension components corroded

misting oil rear dif

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underneath components

vehicle covered in underseal not allowing full inspection of some underneath components

Pass 20 Jun 2024 55,946 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 53,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2022 49,015 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2022 49,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 47,433 miles

suspension components slightly corroded eg springs, arms etc

suspension mounting points slightly corroded eg sills etc

Fail 18 Jun 2021 47,433 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components slightly corroded eg springs, arms etc

suspension mounting points slightly corroded eg sills etc

Pass 22 Jun 2020 42,350 miles

all wheels slightly deteriorated

corrosion underside and coil springs

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front slight play wheel bearing

slight deterioration some suspension bushes

slight exhaust blow manifold area

slight movement both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,123 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

all wheels slightly distorted

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

slight corrosion underside

slight exhaust leak around manifold area

Pass 25 Jun 2018 38,205 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slightly slow to return

slight exhaust leak behind heatshields

Pass 30 May 2017 35,777 miles

Nearside seat belt needs help back

slight buckle both front wheels

Fail 30 May 2017 35,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside seat belt needs help back

slight buckle both front wheels

Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,506 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 33,505 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both front (2.5.A.2)

Braking system leaking banjo bolt at n/s/f caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre punctured and badly cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,037 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 31,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,035 miles

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

both front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2014 29,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 29,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,203 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 28,203 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 25,225 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 23,808 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,202 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 18,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WU07 OHD is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU07 OHD, 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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WU07 OHD is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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