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YK57 XOJ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,630 mi
Last recorded47,630 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 XOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 47,630 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 47,630 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 47,452 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 47,452 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 45,831 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 44,883 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 44,698 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,604 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 42,601 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 40,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 38,649 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,286 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 33,533 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 31,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking around sidewall and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking around sidewall and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,132 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing edges and cracking around sidewalls

Fail 17 Aug 2015 28,132 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing edges and cracking around sidewalls

Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,887 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking round sidewalls

Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,742 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,789 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 21,789 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,877 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,397 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 17,397 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 XOJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 XOJ, 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 YK57 XOJ registered?

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

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