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YK57 PBO

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,389 mi
Last recorded53,389 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 PBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 53,389 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 53,076 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 52,441 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 51,173 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 48,169 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 48,169 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 44,519 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 44,519 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 41,369 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 38,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 38,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 33,286 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Central Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,971 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 29,967 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,189 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 21,868 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 21,866 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 19,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 17,717 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,734 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 12,143 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,566 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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YK57 PBO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YK57 PBO, 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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YK57 PBO is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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