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YE07 WCT

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,983 mi
Last recorded82,983 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 WCT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2025 82,983 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 75,579 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 72,721 miles

Nearside Front Slight brake bind felt when turning wheel by hand

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 70,203 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 70,188 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 67,463 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 64,215 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 64,214 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 61,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 58,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,028 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 54,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perishing and splitting

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,294 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 42,292 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,970 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,956 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades split

Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,573 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 29,054 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 WCT is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WCT, 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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YE07 WCT is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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