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XX55 SWA

2007 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,005 mi
Last recorded53,005 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX55 SWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 53,005 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 52,580 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 52,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 52,050 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 51,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 51,456 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 50,697 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 49,036 miles

Corrosion to under side of vehicle and suspension components

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 47,529 miles

Corrosion to under side of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 5 Feb 2019 45,230 miles

Car has been under sealed to chassis

Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,799 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,037 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 41,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,212 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear wheel bearing noise possibly

Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,786 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,403 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 21,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,443 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,469 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,596 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 SWA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XX55 SWA, 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 XX55 SWA registered?

XX55 SWA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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