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B14 YKY

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,825 mi
Last recorded34,825 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 YKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 34,825 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 32,725 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 30,761 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 29,478 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 29,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2021 28,363 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 28,363 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 27,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,646 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,293 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 22,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 18,394 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,776 miles

nearside front wiper split

offside front wiper split

Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,055 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 15,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 13,140 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 11,455 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 11,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,712 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 6,062 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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B14 YKY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B14 YKY, 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 B14 YKY registered?

B14 YKY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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