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YB56 NCY

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,724 mi
Last recorded89,724 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 NCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 89,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bushes (both rods ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bush (both rods) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 88,069 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 85,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 81,457 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 77,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Front upper wishbone bushes perished, both sides.

Multiple suspension ball joint dust cover perished at rear of vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water behind lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight exhaust leak.

Fail 4 Jan 2022 77,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Front upper wishbone bushes perished, both sides.

Multiple suspension ball joint dust cover perished at rear of vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water behind lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight exhaust leak.

Pass 19 Jan 2021 72,263 miles

Front upper wishbone bushes perished, both sides.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering reservoir filler cap weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces heavily pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner faces heavily pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension ball joint dust covers perished, both sides.

Slight exhaust leak.

Pass 17 Dec 2019 69,106 miles

Both front upper wishbones, mounting bushes perished.

Both rear lower ball joint rubbers perished.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 65,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All rear corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 51,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front nearside & offside tyres worn on the inner edge

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres severely perished

Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,120 miles

both front tyre tread center cracking

both rear tyre tread center cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2014 40,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,105 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 38,329 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,739 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,422 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 23,408 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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YB56 NCY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 YB56 NCY, 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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YB56 NCY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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