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YG07 XJE

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,197 mi
Last recorded89,197 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 89,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 77,890 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))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 77,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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 13 Dec 2023 67,289 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 67,251 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 65,719 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre reading on 1.6mm

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fuel cap door not opening from inside handle

Fail 9 Nov 2022 65,710 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre reading on 1.6mm

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fuel cap door not opening from inside handle

Pass 3 Nov 2021 63,771 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,418 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 61,418 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 55,999 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,312 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,370 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 37,192 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 32,591 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 32,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,441 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,335 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,004 miles

rear discs slightly corroded on working face

Pass 1 Apr 2010 15,423 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 XJE is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

YG07 XJE is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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