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XX55 MXX

2007 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,225 mi
Last recorded40,225 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX55 MXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 40,225 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2026 40,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 40,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 37,748 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 37,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2023 34,738 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 34,738 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 33,247 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 32,828 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 32,476 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 31,234 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 30,493 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,486 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 28,355 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,180 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 24,947 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 24,947 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2011 22,252 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2010 19,316 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 15,742 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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XX55 MXX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XX55 MXX, 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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XX55 MXX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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