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BV07 YDY

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,353 mi
Last recorded38,353 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 YDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 38,353 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 38,350 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 37,617 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 36,718 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 36,715 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,825 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 34,586 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 34,009 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 32,219 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,109 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 30,106 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,724 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,883 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 27 Apr 2016 26,883 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,191 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 22,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,047 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,431 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 17,429 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,340 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 11,142 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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BV07 YDY 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 72.7%.

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 BV07 YDY, 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 BV07 YDY registered?

BV07 YDY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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