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BT56 YLR

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,655 mi
Last recorded54,655 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 YLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 54,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 41,253 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 3mm,perishing and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen

Fail 20 Mar 2025 41,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 3mm,perishing and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen

Pass 22 Mar 2024 34,325 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 29,833 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 29,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 28,182 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 26,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underside displaying corrosion to components/areas

Pass 16 Mar 2020 25,893 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))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 24,124 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 19,786 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 19,782 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 15,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 14,259 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 13,735 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 12,526 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 11,251 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 10,372 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 8,131 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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BT56 YLR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT56 YLR, 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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BT56 YLR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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