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YY07 FOM

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,649 mi
Last recorded74,649 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 FOM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 74,649 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet high

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear subframes corred (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 74,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured brokern (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet high

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear subframes corred (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 72,283 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 70,242 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge not eccecive (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 68,204 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 68,204 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 64,680 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 64,677 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,921 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 58,194 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 51,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 43,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 37,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 33,452 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 27,573 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 23,428 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 15,682 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 15,682 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 11,067 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 8,967 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 8,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YY07 FOM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YY07 FOM, 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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YY07 FOM is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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