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YC57 YFO

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,485 mi
Last recorded76,485 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 YFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 76,485 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sills corroded.advise front and rear under body corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2025 74,858 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 74,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 72,225 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 72,064 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 70,135 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 68,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,139 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,205 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 65,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,715 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,052 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,809 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 43,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,702 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 29,924 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,251 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 20,789 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 20,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 20,179 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 18,770 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 17,086 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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YC57 YFO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 YC57 YFO, 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 YC57 YFO registered?

YC57 YFO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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