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X123 PJP

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,943 mi
Last recorded76,943 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX123 PJP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 76,943 miles

O\S\R Inner sill Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 75,264 miles

Nearside Front 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 inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 73,638 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 73,635 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,931 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 70,420 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 68,407 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 66,984 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 64,303 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 60,373 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 May 2018 60,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 56,312 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 56,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bar has come apart (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 51,801 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 42,099 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wiper blades starting to split

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged but not to cord or ply

Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wiper blades starting to split

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged but not to cord or ply

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,849 miles

advise front tyres perished on outter edges

Pass 27 Apr 2013 29,619 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 28,278 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,278 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,204 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,527 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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X123 PJP is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 X123 PJP, 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 X123 PJP registered?

X123 PJP is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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