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X28 CUL

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,380 mi
Last recorded84,380 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 CUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 84,380 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor std (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 84,376 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor std (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 78,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 78,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 73,799 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres persihing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor std blades fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

heatshield over catalyst rattling

Pass 15 Sep 2022 68,794 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside rear dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 63,981 miles

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

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

heatshield over front exhaust insecure and rattling

slight binding nearside front wheel

Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,071 miles

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

heatshield over catalyst loose and rattling

Pass 24 May 2019 56,175 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 51,576 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 51,576 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 47,349 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 41,990 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,994 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 31,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 27,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 23,916 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 16,106 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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X28 CUL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X28 CUL, 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 X28 CUL registered?

X28 CUL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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