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YG07 XXU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,205 mi
Last recorded77,205 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 XXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 77,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 74,520 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 74,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 70,485 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 70,031 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 69,945 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,003 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 62,127 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 62,127 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 59,039 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 59,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,402 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,405 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,962 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 43,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,844 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 37,763 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 30,774 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,253 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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YG07 XXU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

YG07 XXU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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