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YG07 XJL

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,960 mi
Last recorded89,960 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 XJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 89,960 miles

All brake discs rusty

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 89,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

All brake discs rusty

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 87,380 miles

Both Rear tyres cracking

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front to Rear along with various parts and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,927 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear disc corroded

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rear rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

boot floor corroded

both front tyres cracking badly cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2024 84,910 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear disc corroded

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rear rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

boot floor corroded

both front tyres cracking badly cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,805 miles

CORROSION TO CHASSIS/SUSPENSION/UNDERSEALED BLACK

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRAKED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 81,177 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 81,170 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,581 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,107 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 75,949 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,034 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 73,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 68,981 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,841 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 64,278 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,717 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 54,692 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 54,692 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,509 miles

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

slight binding to o/s/r brakes

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 XJL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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