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YC07 GFX

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,965 mi
Last recorded125,965 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 125,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL ARMS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 124,952 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 115,759 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 99,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 90,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

driver seat belt slow to retract

Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,402 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,143 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 80,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,935 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 70,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,530 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 70,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 67,759 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,801 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 62,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,775 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,193 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,537 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 33,944 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,437 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,410 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 17,410 miles

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

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

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 GFX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 YC07 GFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC07 GFX registered?

YC07 GFX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YC07 GFX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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