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YG07 PHL

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,876 mi
Last recorded116,876 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 PHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 116,876 miles

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))

Fail 7 May 2022 116,874 miles

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))

Pass 6 May 2021 113,209 miles

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))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 113,187 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 106,371 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 101,824 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 101,824 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 89,524 miles

Both front tyres perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,332 miles

Both front seatbelts not fully retracting

Corrosion to o/s/r floor pan

Fail 31 May 2017 75,332 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 61,743 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 61,743 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2015 47,019 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,854 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 28,539 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 28,539 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 26,470 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroaded

Pass 10 May 2011 23,953 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,374 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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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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YG07 PHL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 2007.

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