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YP57 SZR

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,254 mi
Last recorded137,254 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 SZR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 137,254 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 135,476 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 135,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 134,689 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2023 134,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2022 131,554 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 119,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 108,412 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 98,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 98,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,434 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 89,434 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,070 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 76,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 60,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,160 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 31,892 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 31,892 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyrescrew in tread

Pass 4 Dec 2013 24,129 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 24,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 15,403 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 7,885 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 5,487 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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YP57 SZR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 YP57 SZR, 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 YP57 SZR registered?

YP57 SZR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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