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C23 TYA

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,470 mi
Last recorded113,470 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 TYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 113,470 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 111,118 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 107,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,832 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 101,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill 1/4 panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened stabiliser arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill 1/4 panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 100,063 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

front support panel corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2021 100,063 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

front support panel corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 98,579 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 98,573 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 94,047 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F,O/S/F,O/S/R ALL cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 87,899 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 80,168 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 65,693 miles

rear brake discs partly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 65,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front n/s brake binding slightly

rear brake discs partly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,528 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 61,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,094 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,898 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 31,900 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,442 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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C23 TYA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C23 TYA, 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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C23 TYA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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