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YB07 DZG

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,460 mi
Last recorded136,460 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 DZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 136,460 miles

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

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

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 136,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 129,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 111,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 111,201 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 92,593 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,172 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 77,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,548 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 65,548 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,965 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 59,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 49,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,190 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,845 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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YB07 DZG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YB07 DZG, 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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YB07 DZG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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