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YC57 ZGE

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,666 mi
Last recorded116,666 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 ZGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 116,666 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 115,273 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 113,597 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 113,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 112,362 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 111,734 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 111,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 110,506 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 106,431 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,978 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 86,945 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,149 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,760 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,983 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,552 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 34,484 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,293 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 ZGE is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YC57 ZGE, 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 YC57 ZGE registered?

YC57 ZGE is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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The MOT history for YC57 ZGE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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