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YT57 DPU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

88,347 mi
Last recorded88,347 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 88,347 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear back plate starting to corrode

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

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

under side of vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Jun 2025 86,892 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

underside of vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Fail 12 Jun 2025 86,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

underside of vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 21 May 2024 86,696 miles

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

Offside Rear back plate starting to corrode

unable to check outer sills as covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2023 81,015 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jun 2023 81,015 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high way too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high way too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2023 77,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has been heavily undersealed.

Fail 8 Mar 2023 77,474 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle has been heavily undersealed.

Pass 14 Mar 2022 68,364 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test fresheners from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Pass 16 Mar 2021 60,273 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2021 60,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,647 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 52,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,577 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 45,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 44,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,215 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 23 Mar 2016 40,215 miles

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,296 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 33,342 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 33,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,364 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 32,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,776 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 30,776 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,599 miles

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

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

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 DPU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 YT57 DPU, 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 DPU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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