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YG07 WBU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,846 mi
Last recorded69,846 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 WBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 69,846 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 69,433 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 69,055 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 69,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2023 68,925 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 68,925 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Knuckle is detached from linkage (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 68,738 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 68,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 68,540 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2020 68,055 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,355 miles

Slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 20 Oct 2017 58,083 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 58,082 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 55,829 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,401 miles

brake bind nearside front

Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 48,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2013 43,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,875 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,227 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 WBU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YG07 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

YG07 WBU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YG07 WBU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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