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YG07 XLX

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,814 mi
Last recorded159,814 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 XLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 159,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 159,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 151,901 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 151,901 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 144,131 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 144,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 137,213 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 137,211 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 130,855 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 125,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic trims obscuring outer sills

Pass 23 Apr 2019 113,909 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 113,909 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 104,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre, surface cuts on inner side wall, plys & cords not visable.

Offside Rear tyre, surface cuts on inner & outer side walls, cords or plys not visable.

slight brake bind, o/s/f.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,470 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 94,469 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,389 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 84,389 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,149 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear both sides 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,012 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 56,210 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 41,027 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,349 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 XLX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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