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BL56 YGE

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,508 mi
Last recorded96,508 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 96,508 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Excess surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 96,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Excess surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 91,951 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded through not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of Inner sill to arch corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 91,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded through not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of Inner sill to arch corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 91,081 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 89,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 88,050 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in center of lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 88,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in center of lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 85,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge of tread & side wall slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central part has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,876 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,268 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,371 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 78,344 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,918 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 71,769 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,801 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,873 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,323 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,928 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,698 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 43,695 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 34,548 miles

Both rear tyres split on inner edges not showing inner cord

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Slight damage to front number plate

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 YGE is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 BL56 YGE, 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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BL56 YGE is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 2007.

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