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YE57 YFG

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,736 mi
Last recorded157,736 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 YFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 157,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 150,670 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Aug 2021 150,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Sep 2020 149,018 miles

N/S/R TYRE UNDER INFLATED BEFORE TEST

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION ARMS QUITE CORRODED

Offside Rear SUSPENSION ARMS QUITE CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME QUITE CORRODED

UNDERGUARD FITTED TO FRONT

Fail 18 Sep 2020 149,018 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE UNDER INFLATED BEFORE TEST

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION ARMS QUITE CORRODED

Offside Rear SUSPENSION ARMS QUITE CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME QUITE CORRODED

UNDERGUARD FITTED TO FRONT

Pass 11 Apr 2019 147,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 145,421 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 143,837 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 142,003 miles

engine light on

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 141,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Apr 2015 131,472 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 119,860 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 119,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 107,501 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 107,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,624 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,888 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,577 miles

plastic panels fitted not allowing full inspection

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 YFG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

YE57 YFG is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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