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YS56 RLU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,031 mi
Last recorded80,031 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 RLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 80,031 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 72,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 72,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 69,951 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 67,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear suspension components rusty but sound

Pass 27 Apr 2021 64,220 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 63,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight surface corrosion to sub frames/suspension components

Fail 21 May 2020 63,014 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame/suspension and axle surface corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,026 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 61,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 60,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,769 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,553 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,865 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,927 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,345 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,222 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,135 miles

Nearside Rear 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 RLU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RLU, 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 RLU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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