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YF57 VNZ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

120,929 mi
Last recorded120,929 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 VNZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 120,929 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 117,074 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 117,072 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 114,757 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 110,101 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 108,597 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 107,311 miles

age related corrosion to rear diff and suspension

both rear brake disc back plates corroded

front brake discs worn pads low

front brake imbalance only just met o/s slow strong advise

Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,819 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))

front brake discs corroded and worn(brake pads appear ok)

general corrosion to underside

slight play in both front antiroll bar drop links

Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,746 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2017 91,614 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 83,867 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,943 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,006 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 57,811 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,021 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 38,805 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 25,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

b oth front wiper blades tearing

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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YF57 VNZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF57 VNZ, 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 YF57 VNZ registered?

YF57 VNZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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