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AE56 YBL

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,663 mi
Last recorded89,663 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 89,663 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 89,231 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 89,107 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 89,102 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 89,073 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /end sill suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 88,726 miles

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2021 88,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2020 87,226 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,936 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 85,936 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 84,589 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,498 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,848 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,260 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 72,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,489 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,082 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,433 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,593 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre wearing.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,506 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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AE56 YBL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AE56 YBL, 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 AE56 YBL registered?

AE56 YBL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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