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YD07 OWY

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,893 mi
Last recorded42,893 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 OWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 42,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 42,807 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 5 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 5 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 42,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened x5 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened x5 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 42,564 miles

Surface corrosion to rear suspension arms o/s and n/s

Pass 23 Nov 2021 42,294 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 42,294 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 41,812 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 40,859 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 40,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 38,538 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 38,538 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 36,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 36,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 36,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 35,934 miles

offside front tyre nearing wear bar indicators

Fail 10 Dec 2015 35,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre nearing wear bar indicators

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,965 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 33,128 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 32,202 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 28,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2011 22,189 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 15,974 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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YD07 OWY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 YD07 OWY, 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 YD07 OWY registered?

YD07 OWY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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The MOT history for YD07 OWY 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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