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YR57 ZBD

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,249 mi
Last recorded122,249 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 ZBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 122,249 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 122,248 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 122,240 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

DSC flashing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 117,496 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 117,496 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 108,908 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUIBFRAMES CORRODED

Fail 9 Dec 2022 108,897 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 108,867 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated Within 30cm of seatbelt/suspension mounting point. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,317 miles

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 91,417 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 91,417 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 85,674 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,078 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 74,780 miles

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2016 72,664 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,566 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,495 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Oct 2013 57,615 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,688 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 35,400 miles

Both front tyres bold on outer edges.

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

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer wall.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 23,591 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/corroded on inner edge

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 ZBD is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR57 ZBD, 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 YR57 ZBD registered?

YR57 ZBD is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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