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Y88 ALC

2007 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,454 mi
Last recorded94,454 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 ALC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 94,454 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner brake backing plate corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2026 94,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner brake backing plate corroded

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 81,160 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive nearside rear diff oil seal leaking diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 73,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 73,859 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 71,317 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 68,416 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 66,835 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 63,074 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 63,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,512 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,677 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 59,677 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,813 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,617 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,612 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 50,612 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,656 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,195 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,496 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,099 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y88 ALC is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y88 ALC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y88 ALC registered?

Y88 ALC is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2007.

Is Y88 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 ALC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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