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WU55 BPY

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,767 mi
Last recorded96,767 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 BPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 96,767 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills covered with heavily sealant

Fail 18 May 2026 96,767 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both sides rear inner sills covered with heavily sealant

Pass 7 Sep 2024 95,968 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 95,968 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 92,993 miles

Lower Plastic sill covers fitted and unable to fully inspect corrosion present .

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring tail not seated to stop as it should be .

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end , inner sill and wheel arch areas heavily corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end , inner sill and lower wheel arch areas heavily corroded , wheel arch starting to separate on outer from corrosion . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 92,979 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both - note wipers not checked for clearing due to no washer liquid on screen . (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect No damping , shock absorber appears empty of oil . (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Lower Unable to inspect both outer sills for corrosion present due to plastic covers fitted .

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end , inner sill and wheel arch areas heavily corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer wheel arch corroded and starting to separate from corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end , inner sill and wheel arch areas heavily corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 90,509 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering reservoir area . (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end , inner arch and inner sill corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer wheelarch corroded and starting to separate from corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end , inner arch and inner sill corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Unable to inspect both outer sills for corrosion present due to plastic covers fitted .

Fail 2 Mar 2022 90,509 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Does not clear a patch of windscreen . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Not retracting sufficiently . (7.1.2 (e))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering reservoir area . (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end , inner arch and inner sill corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer wheelarch corroded and starting to separate from corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end , inner arch and inner sill corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Unable to inspect both outer sills for corrosion present due to plastic covers fitted .

Pass 27 Jan 2021 86,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 76,304 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear low on inner edges (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and lipped on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slight binding on brake

Offside Front Nail in tyre also perished between treads

Fail 26 Apr 2018 68,552 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear low on inner edges (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and lipped on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slight binding on brake

Offside Front Nail in tyre also perished between treads

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened completely scored on inner from metal brake pad backing (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2017 63,575 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,514 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 61,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,170 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,313 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,551 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,429 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,735 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,815 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,653 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 11,643 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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WU55 BPY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WU55 BPY, 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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WU55 BPY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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