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YT57 DLV

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

41,049 mi
Last recorded41,049 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 DLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 41,049 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Sun visor missing at time of test

Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 41,049 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Flexi to calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Sun visor missing at time of test

Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 39,076 miles

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 5 Apr 2025 39,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 25 Sep 2023 38,932 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 38,924 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 38,635 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 37,414 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension links corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 37,414 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Imbalance across front and rear axles, requires repair

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing unable to access due wheel been unable to rotate brake bind

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

Rear Parking brake effort 17 % requires service

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension links corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 36,696 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 35,183 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 33,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush's (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush's (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 30,699 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,520 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 29,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,162 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 25,354 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,553 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,235 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 20,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YT57 DLV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YT57 DLV, 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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YT57 DLV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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