2007 Mazda MX-5 · 26,923 MOT tests
2007 Mazda MX-5 reliability
2007 Mazda MX-5s fail 29.5% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 24 MX-5 years (26,923 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda MX-5s: 25.3%)
- 29.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda MX-5s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 70,747
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 26,923
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Mazda MX-5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13.9%
- Lights and electrics8.2%
- Brakes7.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
- Tyres3.2%
- Body, chassis and structure3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.67%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 2.54%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.25%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.18%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 1.89%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.42%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (9.19%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.3%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.01%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (4.84%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 reliable?
2007 Mazda MX-5s fail 29.5% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 24 MX-5 years (26,923 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Mazda MX-5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.67% of tests), service brake excessively binding (2.54% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (2.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Mazda MX-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Mazda MX-5 shows 70,747 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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