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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

AR07 FYJMOT history

AR07 FYJ is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 54,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
54,728 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AR07 FYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

AR07 FYJ was last recorded at 54,728 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,714 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,014 miles
Average per year
2,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,728 miles
  • 2024 – 53,714 miles
  • 2023 – 52,061 miles
  • 2022 – 50,559 miles
  • 2021 – 48,191 miles
  • 2020 – 47,574 miles
  • 2019 – 46,988 miles
  • 2018 – 45,923 miles
  • 2017 – 44,805 miles
  • 2016 – 43,755 miles
  • 2015 – 42,303 miles
  • 2014 – 39,511 miles
  • 2013 – 36,430 miles
  • 2012 – 31,513 miles
  • 2011 – 25,070 miles
  • 2010 – 20,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,728 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryDulling of both headlamp glasses
  • AdvisoryVery slight cracking offside front and rear tyres outer sidewalls

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,728 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    54,728 miles
    Test number
    586889943792
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDulling of both headlamp glasses
    • AdvisoryVery slight cracking offside front and rear tyres outer sidewalls
  2. Fail54,724 miles (+1,010)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,724 miles
    Test number
    115073493454
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDulling of both headlamp glasses
    • AdvisoryVery slight cracking offside front and rear tyres outer sidewalls
  3. Pass53,714 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    53,714 miles
    Test number
    379673813663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,061 miles (+1,502)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,061 miles
    Test number
    957762701794
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass50,559 miles (+2,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,559 miles
    Test number
    210008186213
    • AdvisorySlight dulling of both headlamp glasses
  6. Pass48,191 miles (+617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,191 miles
    Test number
    794496641958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass47,574 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,574 miles
    Test number
    337643289319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,988 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    46,988 miles
    Test number
    611795666502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,728 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    46,728 miles
    Test number
    411942851306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,923 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,923 miles
    Test number
    576983998680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,805 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,805 miles
    Test number
    405982696467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,799 miles (+1,044)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,799 miles
    Test number
    270597522797
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  13. Pass43,755 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,755 miles
    Test number
    843725238336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,303 miles (+2,792)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,303 miles
    Test number
    765197615142
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass39,511 miles (+3,081)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,511 miles
    Test number
    509058844122
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass36,430 miles (+4,917)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,430 miles
    Test number
    685251853160
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding slightly
  17. Pass31,513 miles (+6,443)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,513 miles
    Test number
    749342752111
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass25,070 miles (+4,937)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,070 miles
    Test number
    489799631176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass20,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,133 miles
    Test number
    483830740179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AR07 FYJ

Does AR07 FYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AR07 FYJ is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on AR07 FYJ?
The MOT on AR07 FYJ is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AR07 FYJ done?
AR07 FYJ was recorded at 54,728 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 2,235 miles a year.
Has AR07 FYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AR07 FYJ has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on AR07 FYJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on AR07 FYJ find?
AR07 FYJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rods; dulling of both headlamp glasses, and 1 more.

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