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YR07 XDP

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,330 mi
Last recorded102,330 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 XDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 102,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 102,329 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 100,206 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 100,205 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,192 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner both inner sills showing some corossion

Fail 18 Oct 2023 98,192 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner both inner sills showing some corossion

Pass 3 Sep 2022 96,073 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 96,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 94,346 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rear dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 94,346 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rear dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 91,666 miles

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

Offside Side belt retracing mechanician is slow to retract.

Fail 5 Jun 2020 91,666 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side belt retracing mechanician is slow to retract.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,218 miles

Both rear flexy hoses have corroding ferules

N/S front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,034 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2018 66,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,638 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn out edge

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

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

drivers seatbelt slow to recoil

Fail 22 Mar 2017 54,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn out edge

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

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

drivers seatbelt slow to recoil

Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,450 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,146 miles

o/s/r tyre cut inside wall

Pass 21 Jan 2014 26,319 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 26,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 19,090 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 12,242 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 12,242 miles

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

airbag light flashing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,184 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 8,910 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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YR07 XDP is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YR07 XDP, 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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YR07 XDP is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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