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YG07 YAF

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,094 mi
Last recorded98,094 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 YAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 98,094 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,768 miles

Rear diff corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 93,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear diff corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,919 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 89,839 miles

Front Suspension System All Corroded

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

Rear Suspension System All Corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 86,283 miles

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

advise wipers

Fail 20 May 2019 86,281 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise wipers

Pass 15 May 2018 84,264 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 81,685 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 80,641 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 80,214 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 78,924 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,086 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2012 66,381 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 17 Feb 2012 66,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

STRONG ADVISORY:FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORROODED ON INNER EDGE

front tyres wearing on outside edges

offside headlamp aim on lowest limit

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2011 47,722 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner surface.

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn on inner surface.

Fail 5 Feb 2011 47,722 miles

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

Front brake discs worn on inner surface.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn on inner surface.

Pass 13 Feb 2010 39,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YAF is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YAF, 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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YG07 YAF is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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