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YS56 RHK

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,186 mi
Last recorded97,186 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 RHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 97,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 97,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper/lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 90,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,011 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2020 81,164 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 81,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,077 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,116 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension items corroded

rear suspension items corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 50,894 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,020 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 47,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 42,802 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 25 Sep 2012 37,940 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 34,121 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 29,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,574 miles

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

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

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 RHK is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YS56 RHK, 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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YS56 RHK is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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