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YL07 OUJ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,357 mi
Last recorded61,357 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 OUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 61,357 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 57,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 54,493 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 49,511 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 45,391 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 41,044 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 37,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 37,390 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 37,088 miles

Offside Rear Lower Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 36,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 34,780 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 34,780 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,848 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2015 31,848 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,695 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to perish between tread

Fail 7 Aug 2013 26,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cannot inspect rear inner brake pads

rear tyres starting to perish between tread

Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,282 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 20,866 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,138 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 OUJ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OUJ, 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 YL07 OUJ registered?

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

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