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YL07 LMJ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

115,559 mi
Last recorded115,559 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 LMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 115,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,083 miles

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

windscreen has a chip

Pass 25 Aug 2023 110,475 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 108,531 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 107,395 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 105,933 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 105,460 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 96,967 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,140 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 80,448 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 80,448 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,889 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 60,804 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,302 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,127 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,253 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,115 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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YL07 LMJ 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 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL07 LMJ, 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 YL07 LMJ registered?

YL07 LMJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is YL07 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 LMJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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