MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened And rear modified suspension (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively On CV joint (1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc back cover missing
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At end of inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both drop link arm covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Slight brake stiction both rear wheels
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And support bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At end of inner sill to wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened And rear modified suspension (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively On CV joint (1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc back cover missing
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At end of inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both drop link arm covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Slight brake stiction both rear wheels
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And support bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have some cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Some minor brake stiction on turning road wheel
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ABS ring on CV joint broken (1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc back cover missing
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear drop link arms covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe and suspension components have general rust
Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At hose to caliper connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have some cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Some minor brake stiction on turning road wheel
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ABS ring on CV joint broken (1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc back cover missing
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear drop link arms covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe and suspension components have general rust
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Very small chip zone A
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Small chip in front windscreen
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre deep cuts and perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre deep cuts and perished
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Dog basket fixed to passenger seat unable to fully check seat belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Dog basket fixed to passenger seat unable to fully check seat belt
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer wall
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer wall
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
Surface corrosion in underside suspension components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear 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)
Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
Surface corrosion in underside suspension components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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YC07 KNJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 KNJ, 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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YC07 KNJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2007.
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