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YS56 ZDP

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

100,031 mi
Last recorded100,031 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 100,031 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame,sills,flitches ,under-sills,chassis rails and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 100,031 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame,sills,flitches ,under-sills,chassis rails and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 97,027 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms,chassis rails,sills and sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 97,027 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear end of sill/under-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms,chassis rails,sills and sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 94,062 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 94,061 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,478 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,under sills,flitches,floors & chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2022 90,466 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear uner sill/flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,under sills,flitches,floors & chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 88,937 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2021 88,937 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,189 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 87,184 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear end of sill/inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear under-sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,515 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,222 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,043 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 71,043 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,817 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,859 miles

Front both tyre treads bald inner edges

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 57,292 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 48,916 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,494 miles

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

offside front pad fitting clip rubbing on disc

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,727 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 27,727 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 16,325 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 13,517 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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YS56 ZDP is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YS56 ZDP, 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 ZDP is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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