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YE07 OAO

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,161 mi
Last recorded140,161 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 OAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 140,161 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 133,873 miles

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

middle exhaust box slight leak ok for now

Pass 19 Apr 2024 127,545 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 121,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 121,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 114,881 miles

unable to test all component in engine bay due to covers

Pass 5 May 2021 107,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre section of exhaust slight deterioration

under trays fitted unable to test some under side compnents

Pass 13 May 2020 102,904 miles

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Pass 9 May 2019 97,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to test most pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

under trays fitted unable to test some under side components

Fail 9 May 2019 97,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to test most pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

under trays fitted unable to test some under side components

Pass 4 May 2018 90,153 miles

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Fail 4 May 2018 90,152 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Pass 16 May 2017 84,064 miles

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Fail 11 May 2017 83,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Pass 10 May 2016 75,949 miles

Front chips in windscreen

Nearside Front nail in tread

Offside Front nail in tread

Rear both tyres low

Pass 8 May 2015 69,438 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 63,169 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 55,910 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 55,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2012 48,916 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2011 42,697 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 32,964 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 OAO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 YE07 OAO, 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 OAO registered?

YE07 OAO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2007.

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