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YS56 ZFA

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

50,425 mi
Last recorded50,425 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 ZFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 50,425 miles

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle/suspension components

Fail 12 May 2026 50,425 miles

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

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle/suspension components

Pass 11 Feb 2025 44,841 miles

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

Offside seat belt slow returning

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 44,841 miles

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

Offside seat belt slow returning

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 44,087 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension components treated with oil due to surface corrosion

outer sill covers preventing a full inspection

Fail 27 Feb 2024 44,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of the sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension components treated with oil due to surface corrosion

outer sill covers preventing a full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2023 43,053 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension components treated with oil due to surface corrosion

both outer sill covers not allowing a full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2022 41,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished on the inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components covered in oil due to surface corrosion

both outer sill covers not allowing a inspection

Fail 17 Feb 2022 41,447 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished on the inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components covered in oil due to surface corrosion

both outer sill covers not allowing a inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2021 40,420 miles

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

all suspension components rusty and covered in oil

Pass 18 Feb 2020 39,869 miles

Rear suspension corroded but not excessive

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 39,868 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension corroded but not excessive

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,481 miles

Rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,417 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 37,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill in arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill in arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 36,075 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 36,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,969 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,599 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,239 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,744 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front numberplate cracked.

nearside front wiperblade split.

offside front wiperblade split.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wipers split on 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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YS56 ZFA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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