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YK07 YYZ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,599 mi
Last recorded76,599 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 YYZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 76,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 76,598 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 71,548 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 71,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 66,429 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 66,426 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,665 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2022 62,665 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,413 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 57,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,829 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 58,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 52,157 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 52,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working All three. (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,446 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,941 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,804 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,299 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,473 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,023 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,911 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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YK07 YYZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK07 YYZ, 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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YK07 YYZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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