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YB07 VXC

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,135 mi
Last recorded73,135 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 VXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 73,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2024 71,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,934 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 69,934 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 67,649 miles

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

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

corrosion on all suspention componants

Pass 5 Oct 2021 65,616 miles

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

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

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

suspention+steering componants general corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2020 64,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun voiser (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2019 61,037 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade judders (3.4 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 19 May 2018 57,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 53,670 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 53,629 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 47,812 miles

ALL tyres cracking in tread

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

Fail 21 May 2016 47,812 miles

ALL tyres cracking in tread

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 44,095 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 44,094 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,565 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,433 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 30,973 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,035 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,753 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 VXC is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

YB07 VXC is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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