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Y1 VWA

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,027 mi
Last recorded97,027 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 VWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 97,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 95,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 95,501 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 92,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 92,828 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 89,590 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 86,868 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 86,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 84,869 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 83,592 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 83,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 80,377 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,268 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,176 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 73,175 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 66,295 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 66,293 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake caliper slightly binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,422 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,762 miles

nsf tyre wearing thin on edge

nsr tyre wearing thin on edge

osf tyre wearing thin on edge

Fail 14 Aug 2012 28,762 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf tyre wearing thin on edge

nsr tyre wearing thin on edge

osf tyre wearing thin on edge

osf tyre wearing thin on edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,905 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 20,905 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 13,767 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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Y1 VWA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y1 VWA, 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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Y1 VWA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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