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Y700 FAT

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,107 mi
Last recorded70,107 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY700 FAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 70,107 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 70,101 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Washer fluid effort poor

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 70,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 67,626 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,239 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 58,372 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint dust cover rubber perished

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint dust cover rubber perished

Fail 19 May 2023 58,372 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint dust cover rubber perished

Offside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint dust cover rubber perished

Pass 11 May 2022 54,271 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 45,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 40,772 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 40,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 40,772 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,863 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,619 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,444 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 27,775 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,551 miles

Front nearside tyre worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,387 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 10,917 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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Y700 FAT is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y700 FAT, 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 Y700 FAT registered?

Y700 FAT is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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The MOT history for Y700 FAT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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