2007 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · SJ07 FHP
2007 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 101,058 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ07 FHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 101,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ07 FHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mazda Mx-5 (SJ07 FHP) between January 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
SJ07 FHP Mileage History
- 27/01/202296,536 mi
- 22/02/202399,397 mi+2,861 mi
- 15/08/2025101,052 mi+1,655 mi
- 07/05/2026101,058 mi+6 mi
- 18/05/2026101,058 mi
Average of roughly 1,051 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Road salt and trapped moisture cause the metal to rot from the inside out.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug MisfireModerate
The NC MX-5 is prone to misfires caused by deterioration of the thin wiring to the ignition coils, which leads to coil failure. Symptoms include rough idle, hesitation under acceleration and the engine management light. The fix is typically new coils and plugs.
- Soft-Top Window Hazing and Water IngressModerate
The plastic rear window on the soft-top can haze or craze with age, reducing rear visibility. More seriously, the roof seals and rain rails can fail, letting water into the cabin and accelerating sill corrosion from the inside.
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