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YG57 PCU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,929 mi
Last recorded89,929 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 PCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 89,929 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper - Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Whole underbody chassis corroded - including rear wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2026 89,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Whole under vehicle corroded front to rear - including rear arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 89,806 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting MULTIPLE POINTS ACROSS REAR AXLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 BRAKE PIPES TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 87,830 miles

underside of vehicle corroded throughout not excessively

Fail 3 Dec 2024 87,830 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded throughout not excessively

Pass 5 Dec 2023 85,925 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 85,924 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 84,303 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 83,423 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 82,649 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 82,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 80,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,295 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 76,279 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,712 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 70,712 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,556 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,641 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,432 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 58,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s rear outer cv boot split.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,257 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,829 miles

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)

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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YG57 PCU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YG57 PCU, 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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YG57 PCU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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