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YL07 FVC

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,039 mi
Last recorded61,039 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 FVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 61,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 57,824 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 55,022 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 51,998 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 47,630 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 44,623 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 39,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,662 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 36,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,662 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,029 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 30,970 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,685 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,003 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,082 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 20,066 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 15,790 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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YL07 FVC is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL07 FVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL07 FVC registered?

YL07 FVC is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is YL07 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 FVC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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