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YC56 JRV

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,796 mi
Last recorded74,796 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 JRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 74,796 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

all under body corroded

sill cover fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2021 74,795 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

all under body corroded

sill cover fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,842 miles

heavy general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,990 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 61,120 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 59,499 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 58,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,401 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,834 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 46,724 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,941 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,995 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,820 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 11,219 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 11,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YC56 JRV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC56 JRV, 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 YC56 JRV registered?

YC56 JRV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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