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X40 HEV

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,719 mi
Last recorded116,719 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 HEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 116,719 miles

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

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

general corrosion front and rear

Fail 25 Mar 2026 116,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

general corrosion front and rear

Pass 28 Mar 2025 111,824 miles

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

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 111,824 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill under wheel earch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 107,328 miles

Both seat belts slow to retract.

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion on underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 107,313 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill to floor corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both seat belts slow to retract.

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion on underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 102,426 miles

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion noted underside although unable to inspect all areas due to sill covers and wheel arch liners fitted . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Tie bars both sides corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both seat belts slow to retract

Fail 28 Feb 2023 102,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Lower bracket broken . (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seat belt not retracting far enough in . (7.1.2 (e))

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion noted underside although unable to inspect all areas due to sill covers and wheel arch liners fitted . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Tie bars both sides corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 98,063 miles

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion noted underside although unable to inspect all areas due to sill covers and wheel arch liners fitted . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 98,053 miles

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

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion noted underside although unable to inspect all areas due to sill covers and wheel arch liners fitted . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 94,412 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,558 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,077 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 90,077 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,639 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,258 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 75,257 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,712 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,741 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,250 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 9 Jul 2014 59,250 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,624 miles

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,758 miles

o/s/r tyre has wear to centre of tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,890 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,113 miles

some corrosion on inner face off rear discs

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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X40 HEV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X40 HEV, 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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X40 HEV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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