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Y5 FCT

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,593 mi
Last recorded106,593 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 FCT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 106,593 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 106,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 87,619 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 70,528 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 61,583 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 57,060 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,910 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 45,415 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 42,504 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,686 miles

slight play in offside rear drop link

Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,478 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,977 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 29,808 miles

slight pitting to rear brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight pitting to rear brake discs

Fail 8 Oct 2013 27,015 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight pitting to rear brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,312 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,051 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 16,528 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 16,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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Y5 FCT is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y5 FCT, 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 Y5 FCT registered?

Y5 FCT is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is Y5 FCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 FCT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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