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YC07 ELU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,972 mi
Last recorded66,972 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

RegistrationYC07 ELU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2025 64,968 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 63,059 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 61,370 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 59,888 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 58,698 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 56,599 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 56,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 54,224 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 52,596 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,336 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 49,336 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 46,209 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 38,142 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,546 miles

all tyres appear aged

n/s/r tyre at limit 1.6 mm where testable

Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,680 miles

rear discs corroded

all anti roll bar links slight wear/movement evident

Fail 24 Feb 2014 34,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,120 miles

front and rear discs are corroded

surface corrosion exhaust/suspension

Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,391 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,510 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,184 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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YC07 ELU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YC07 ELU, 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 YC07 ELU registered?

YC07 ELU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YC07 ELU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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