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YR57 VBY

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,359 mi
Last recorded9,359 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 VBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 9,359 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 9,357 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 9,353 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 8,954 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 8,827 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 8,731 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 8,337 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 8,145 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 7,968 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 7,968 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 7,395 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 7,395 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 7,048 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 6,425 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 5,916 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 4,870 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 4,184 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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YR57 VBY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YR57 VBY, 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 YR57 VBY registered?

YR57 VBY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is YR57 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR57 VBY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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