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YC07 GBE

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,954 mi
Last recorded102,954 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 GBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 102,954 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 102,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on blocks (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on blocks (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 98,008 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavy perishing and edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake slight lagging

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 88,570 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 88,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,706 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 75,150 miles

various chassis and body areas have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Fail 9 Apr 2022 75,170 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

various chassis and body areas have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 73,509 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 71,944 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 71,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 67,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 67,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 63,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 59,101 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 52,698 miles

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 12 May 2016 52,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 13 May 2015 46,072 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2014 40,863 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 35,625 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 30,184 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 23,887 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,077 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,077 miles

rear brake discs rusty

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 GBE is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC07 GBE, 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 GBE registered?

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

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