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X40 LJP

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,059 mi
Last recorded45,059 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 LJP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 45,059 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 42,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 39,999 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 38,025 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 36,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 34,976 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,590 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 32,719 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 32,347 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 30,728 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 30,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured incomplete (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 27,928 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 27,928 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 24,527 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 21,478 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 18,604 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 15,081 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 11,600 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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X40 LJP 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 89.5%.

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 X40 LJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X40 LJP registered?

X40 LJP is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 2007.

Is X40 LJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X40 LJP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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