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WU07 XEY

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,671 mi
Last recorded111,671 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 XEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 111,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 101,494 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 93,740 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 93,733 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 87,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Signs of brake bind N/S/R

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 87,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Signs of brake bind N/S/R

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 79,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 76,176 miles

all rear drop link boots perished

all tyres perishing - 205/50/16w

minor leak on o/s/r strut

n/s reg lamp inop

n/s/r tyre 2mm,o/s/r 3mm

Pass 5 Apr 2019 69,249 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 69,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,660 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,718 miles

Nearside wiper blade split but clearing screen ok

wiper blade split but clearing screen ok

Fail 29 Mar 2017 55,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside wiper blade split but clearing screen ok

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wiper blade split but clearing screen ok

Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,154 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 35,608 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,373 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 28,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,103 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 25,103 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 21,297 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 17,544 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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WU07 XEY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 WU07 XEY, 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 WU07 XEY registered?

WU07 XEY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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