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Y8 LPB

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,404 mi
Last recorded75,404 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 LPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 75,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 72,189 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 69,427 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 65,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 63,369 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 62,326 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 62,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 61,574 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 58,382 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 52,628 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 47,059 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 47,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside screen cracked

Pass 20 May 2016 43,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,475 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 37,074 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,302 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 25,557 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 19,337 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 13,598 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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Y8 LPB is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y8 LPB, 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 Y8 LPB registered?

Y8 LPB is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2007.

Is Y8 LPB safe to buy?

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