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Y8 VAF

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,537 mi
Last recorded77,537 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 VAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 77,537 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 72,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front back plate corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 71,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate is corroded with a section missing

Pass 19 Jan 2023 68,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush is perished - no excessive movement at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush is perished - no excessive movement at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake - backplate/dust cover - corroded/partially missing

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

all rear suspension arms and subframe have slight corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2022 67,655 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 67,005 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 67,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength two sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength two sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise changing in the near future (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise changing in the near future (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components heavily corroded font and rear

complete underside of vehicle very heavily corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,140 miles

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

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

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

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

all suspension arms corroded

corroded under car

Fail 2 Mar 2020 66,139 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

all suspension arms corroded

corroded under car

Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,979 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 59,713 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 59,713 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,826 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 56,826 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r disc discoloured (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 54,272 miles

front discs starting to pit

rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,782 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 50,782 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,512 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 46,512 miles

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

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2013 46,503 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 46,503 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,576 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 40,594 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 40,594 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,149 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear brake discs excessive corrosion on inside.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,989 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 VAF is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y8 VAF, 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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Y8 VAF is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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