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YX57 EPA

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,865 mi
Last recorded71,865 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 EPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 71,865 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 71,776 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 69,043 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 66,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 64,914 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 61,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 57,462 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,452 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,470 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 46,298 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 41,116 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 41,113 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,189 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 34,676 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 25,936 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 25,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 25,724 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 19,373 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,475 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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YX57 EPA 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 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX57 EPA, 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 YX57 EPA registered?

YX57 EPA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YX57 EPA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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