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AY56 JYW

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,106 mi
Last recorded79,106 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 JYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 79,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 78,723 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 78,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 78,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 77,930 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 77,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 77,139 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four lightly pitted - consistent with being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 75,438 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 71,170 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,771 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 67,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 23 Feb 2017 62,709 miles

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

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

both rear brakes binding

nsf arb link perished

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 27 Feb 2016 54,610 miles

both front brakes binding

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2016 54,609 miles

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

both front brakes binding

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,496 miles

osf nsf brakes binding

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,734 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 38,734 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,063 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,457 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 28,235 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 23,236 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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AY56 JYW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AY56 JYW, 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 AY56 JYW registered?

AY56 JYW is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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