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YAZ 9923

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,443 mi
Last recorded40,443 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAZ 9923
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 40,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,221 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2025 39,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2024 38,572 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 38,572 miles

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 37,453 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 37,453 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 36,207 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 36,207 miles

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 25 Aug 2021 34,814 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 33,802 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 32,935 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 31,707 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 31,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 30,385 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 30,385 miles

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

coil spring broken all (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,561 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,772 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,696 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,242 miles

offside front,nearside front,offside rear tyres perished and cracking at edges of tread

Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,035 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 16,035 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 12,468 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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YAZ 9923 is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAZ 9923, 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 YAZ 9923 registered?

YAZ 9923 is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is YAZ 9923 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAZ 9923 shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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