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YS56 RFZ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,994 mi
Last recorded98,994 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 RFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 98,994 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle on all suspension components

Pass 25 Oct 2024

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber mounting splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer left hand front rubber mounting splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023

odometer unreadable

Pass 19 Aug 2022 89,890 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021

Front tyres showing signs of cracking

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,804 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 77,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,271 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 71,225 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 68,409 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015
Pass 12 May 2014 62,305 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 58,619 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,096 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,749 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 52,742 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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YS56 RFZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YS56 RFZ, 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 YS56 RFZ registered?

YS56 RFZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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The MOT history for YS56 RFZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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