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YT57 MRY

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,299 mi
Last recorded53,299 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 MRY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 53,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 53,236 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 52,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

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

SILL COVER FITTED BOTH SIDES

Fail 21 Nov 2023 52,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

SILL COVER FITTED BOTH SIDES

Pass 12 Aug 2022 51,668 miles

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2021 43,362 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 39,234 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 38,980 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 37,846 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 36,705 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 34,148 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 31,526 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 29,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,148 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 26,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 26,460 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 22,683 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 18,225 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 14,060 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 MRY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MRY, 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 YT57 MRY registered?

YT57 MRY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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