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BL56 YGD

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,534 mi
Last recorded73,534 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 YGD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,534 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 72,152 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 69,359 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,406 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Aug 2022 67,402 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Aug 2021 65,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 63,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 63,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,528 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 62,528 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,752 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both valves leaking (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 58,752 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both valves leaking (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,989 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,016 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,248 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 46,430 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 46,430 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,976 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,772 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,884 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,594 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 22,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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BL56 YGD is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 BL56 YGD, 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 BL56 YGD registered?

BL56 YGD is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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