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YS56 ZFF

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,993 mi
Last recorded95,993 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 95,993 miles

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 95,743 miles

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

Front all suspension components corroded

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

Rear all suspension components corroded

Rear floor corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 95,742 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front all suspension components corroded

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

Rear all suspension components corroded

Rear floor corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 95,605 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 95,605 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,168 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 95,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 94,282 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 94,282 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,725 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,660 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 87,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 81,400 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 81,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,754 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 69,754 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,694 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 54,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 48,893 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,633 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 43,633 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,031 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,095 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,095 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,092 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 21,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,882 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 ZFF is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZFF, 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 ZFF registered?

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

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