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YN07 TVW

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,641 mi
Last recorded148,641 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN07 TVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 148,641 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 139,322 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 135,542 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 135,542 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 135,506 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 135,068 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 135,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills and inner lower wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills and lower inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 131,568 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 127,669 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 127,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine oil very low

Pass 25 Aug 2018 121,876 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 116,878 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 108,847 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,847 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,843 miles

Exhaust manifold slight leak

Pass 24 May 2013 58,626 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,821 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 27,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,264 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Jun 2010 16,438 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 16,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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YN07 TVW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YN07 TVW, 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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YN07 TVW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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