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YG07 WUB

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

146,062 mi
Last recorded146,062 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 WUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 146,062 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Control Arm rear Bush is very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 145,078 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 145,076 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 140,093 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 140,084 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 135,767 miles

vehicle underside presented in corroded condition

Fail 1 Feb 2023 135,767 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

vehicle underside presented in corroded condition

Pass 31 Jan 2022 132,241 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front discs corroded/worn

osr tyre worn low

Pass 9 Feb 2021 130,381 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 130,381 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at union /washers (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 127,473 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Mar 2020 127,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Mar 2019 120,114 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 120,114 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working and offside (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

both front 205/50/16 tyres perished/cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,474 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 107,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 101,374 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,347 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

very slight play in osr wheel

Pass 24 Jan 2015 73,066 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 76,064 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

New brake pads fitted to offside rear

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 59,216 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 41,027 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 13,832 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 WUB is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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