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YD57 KFV

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,433 mi
Last recorded118,433 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 KFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 118,433 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 114,234 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 109,564 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 109,564 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 105,368 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 105,364 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 96,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 96,562 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,878 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 87,148 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,814 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 78,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,606 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,468 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,052 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 63,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,519 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 56,519 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Sep 2013 49,458 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,929 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,142 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,034 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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YD57 KFV 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 70.8%.

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 YD57 KFV, 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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YD57 KFV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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