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YE57 YFF

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,098 mi
Last recorded134,098 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 134,098 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 134,098 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 133,843 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 133,843 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s tie arms sub frame to radius arm mtg. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 127,969 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 127,969 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 121,275 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))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 121,273 miles

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

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

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

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 30 Nov 2018 108,730 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 108,730 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 97,757 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 88,533 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,890 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 79,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,007 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 70,970 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,563 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,879 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 44,879 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,177 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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YE57 YFF is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YFF, 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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YE57 YFF is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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