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YE57 WHA

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,804 mi
Last recorded80,804 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 WHA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 80,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 80,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 79,016 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 79,007 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front caliper seal split

Pass 26 May 2022 74,544 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 74,543 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 68,984 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 68,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2019 66,151 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 62,180 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre two nails ()

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

front brake discs have slight pitting on inner surfaces

Pass 9 Apr 2016 53,619 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension components starting corroded

nearside front tyre got nail

Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,842 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,504 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 37,504 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,037 miles

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

engine warning light on

offside seat belt slow to reel in

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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YE57 WHA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YE57 WHA, 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 YE57 WHA registered?

YE57 WHA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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