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YB07 VWV

2007 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,519 mi
Last recorded65,519 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 VWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 65,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 65,173 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2025 65,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective driver's belt does not fully retract (7.1.2 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 64,103 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 62,680 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,223 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 59,363 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 58,428 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 57,307 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 57,307 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 56,187 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 54,987 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 53,111 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,787 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 42,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 May 2014 42,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2013 30,816 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 18,122 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 9,525 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 4,676 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 VWV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YB07 VWV, 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 YB07 VWV registered?

YB07 VWV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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