MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Middle heat shield lose
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe missing off back box (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Middle heat shield lose
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe missing off back box (6.1.2 (a))
Underbody corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres perished
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Both front seatbelts not fully retracting
Corrosion to o/s/r floor pan
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Nearside 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)
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 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)
Corrosion to o/s/r floor pan
Both front seatbelts not fully retracting
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
advise both rear tyres cracking in tread
advise n/s/f tyre sidewall perished
advise o/s/f tyre splitting in tread
advise rear discs slight corrosion
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
advise both rear tyres cracking in tread
advise n/s/f tyre sidewall perished
advise o/s/f tyre splitting in tread
advise rear discs slight corrosion
rear brake discs pitted and corroaded
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YG07 PHL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 YG07 PHL, 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 YG07 PHL registered?
YG07 PHL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 2007.
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