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BV07 YFF

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,639 mi
Last recorded88,639 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 YFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 88,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension bushes perished

Suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 88,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension bushes perished

Suspension components corroded

Underbody and rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2025 88,001 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension bushes perished

Suspension components corroded

Underbody and rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 86,825 miles

suspension bushes perished

underbody and rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 85,697 miles

Front Suspension bushes worn and perished

Under body corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2023 85,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension bushes worn and perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,778 miles

Front Suspension bushes worn and perished

Under body corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2022 84,777 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension bushes worn and perished

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 84,127 miles

Front Suspension bushes perished

Under body corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 84,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension bushes perished

Under body corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,857 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 82,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,830 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 80,830 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,043 miles

Front and Rear pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,345 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 75,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,702 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,529 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 58,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,690 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

nearside headlight deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2012 52,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,377 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 46,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake master cylinder to servo has signs of fluid leakage

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 YFF is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YFF, 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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BV07 YFF is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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