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XM05 SUE

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,173 mi
Last recorded88,173 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXM05 SUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 88,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 86,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All Rear Ball Joint Dust Covers Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Bushes Worn Or Cracked And Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 86,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All Rear Ball Joint Dust Covers Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Bushes Worn Or Cracked And Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 84,409 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 81,479 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 78,984 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 76,508 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,242 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,963 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 68,963 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,141 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 67,141 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,285 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,982 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear brake discs well corroded and nearside rear brake pads well worn replace soon

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 29,166 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 24,385 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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XM05 SUE is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XM05 SUE, 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 XM05 SUE registered?

XM05 SUE is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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