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YE07 NLM

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,657 mi
Last recorded101,657 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 NLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 101,657 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 87,423 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 86,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 78,247 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2024 78,247 miles

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

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 75,357 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 74,245 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 74,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 72,153 miles

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,267 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 69,683 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,403 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on both edges

slight brake bind on both rear wheels

slight brake bind on n/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,226 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 64,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 61,376 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge advise replaceing and tracking check

slight creaking in both front drop link ball joints

Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,889 miles

front and rear discs slight corrossion

slight creaking from o/s/f and n/s/r droplinks

Fail 28 Jan 2015 56,889 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

front and rear discs slight corrossion

slight creaking from o/s/f and n/s/r droplinks

Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,647 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 49,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,885 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,103 miles

(6) both front tyres worn low on outer shoulder.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 30,103 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

(6) both front tyres worn low on outer shoulder.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 20,647 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 18,312 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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YE07 NLM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE07 NLM, 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 YE07 NLM registered?

YE07 NLM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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