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AE57 RYP

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,519 mi
Last recorded37,519 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 RYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 37,519 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 37,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 37,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Shock absorber nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Shock absorber nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 36,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small split in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 35,343 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 33,987 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 33,839 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad very close to legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 32,915 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 31,389 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 30,709 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,337 miles

under trays fitted .

Pass 11 Aug 2015 29,116 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 28,444 miles

cut to o/s/f tyre tread not down to ply

Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,483 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,390 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,023 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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AE57 RYP is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AE57 RYP, 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 AE57 RYP registered?

AE57 RYP is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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The MOT history for AE57 RYP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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