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YT57 DMZ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,529 mi
Last recorded112,529 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 DMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 112,529 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 112,404 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 112,400 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 107,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Surface rust on body

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2019 107,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Surface rust on body

Under trays fitted

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 101,661 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 95,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join from middle exhaust to rear exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 95,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join from middle exhaust to rear exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 85,615 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 85,615 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,900 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

light corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

offside rear tyre flat

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2015 74,900 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

light corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

offside rear tyre flat

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,186 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 67,186 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light corrosion on both rear brake discs

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,715 miles

heat sheild on exhaust loose

Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 13 Aug 2011 33,568 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,129 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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YT57 DMZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DMZ, 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 DMZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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