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YG07 WEV

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,256 mi
Last recorded118,256 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 118,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 115,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 115,568 miles

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))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 113,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 110,343 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 110,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 105,466 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 96,505 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 96,505 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 92,681 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 84,272 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 76,514 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 66,396 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 66,396 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 55,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,977 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2013 43,782 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,089 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,045 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 18,019 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 WEV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WEV, 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 WEV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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