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YG07 AXR

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,941 mi
Last recorded113,941 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 AXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 113,941 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 111,796 miles

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 22 Jan 2024 110,090 miles

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 17 Jan 2023 106,282 miles

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 16 Jan 2023 106,282 miles

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

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 20 Jan 2022 103,148 miles

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,668 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 99,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 90,029 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 89,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,209 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 83,960 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 83,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 79,450 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 73,266 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,820 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,054 miles

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

front and rear pads 50% worn

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,691 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,369 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 41,369 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,510 miles

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

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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YG07 AXR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YG07 AXR, 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 YG07 AXR registered?

YG07 AXR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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