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YK07 YYX

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,662 mi
Last recorded70,662 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 YYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2024 70,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 68,555 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 67,308 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 65,020 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s + O/s Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/s + O/s Rear Lamps ( Water Ingress )

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s Front Top ( Bushes Cracking ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under Body Covered In Underseal

Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,612 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,927 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,180 miles

rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Fail 21 Mar 2017 51,180 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc modified and seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,589 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 45,557 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,163 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 36,575 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 36,469 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,933 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,667 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,574 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 23,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 21,238 miles

Front 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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YK07 YYX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YK07 YYX, 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 YK07 YYX registered?

YK07 YYX is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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