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WU07 XFM

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,226 mi
Last recorded127,226 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 XFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 127,226 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 127,213 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 125,614 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 125,468 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 125,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,520 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

slight bind offside front

Fail 14 Dec 2023 122,511 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

slight bind offside front

Pass 30 Mar 2022 122,450 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 122,450 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 121,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn and side wall perished / splitting.... (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 118,068 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 114,048 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 114,043 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 110,324 miles

surface rust rear suspension

Fail 12 May 2018 110,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

surface rust rear suspension

Pass 15 May 2017 106,451 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 100,278 miles

bad engine oil leak ( oil filter ??? )

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,299 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 99,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

nearside & offside front tyre,step tyre tread wearing smooth on inner edge.

offside rear tyre,step tyre tread wearing smooth on inner edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 91,238 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 91,229 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 85,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,017 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,897 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Mar 2010 47,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

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 XFM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

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

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