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YA07 VXZ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,319 mi
Last recorded58,319 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 VXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 58,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower rods. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower rods. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 57,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower rods. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower rods. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 56,050 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 54,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2022 53,084 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 53,084 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 51,549 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 51,549 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,428 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,061 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,435 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyrs crackign

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,606 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 41,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,762 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 37,762 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,097 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,384 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 32,384 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 32,332 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted seat belt not fully ispected

Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,884 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,293 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear brake pipe clip between flexi hose and metal pipe is slightly damaged

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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YA07 VXZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YA07 VXZ, 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 YA07 VXZ registered?

YA07 VXZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2007.

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