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YY07 FOU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,395 mi
Last recorded77,395 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 77,395 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 74,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 74,631 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 74,623 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Offside front pipe to flexible hose joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside,rear of wheel,rod to hub carrier joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside,front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 72,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 72,728 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 67,809 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 67,790 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,359 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 58,111 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 54,225 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 50,881 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 46,572 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 42,588 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 38,455 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 341,635 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 May 2012 29,233 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 23,256 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 19,635 miles

Nearside Front 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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YY07 FOU 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 YY07 FOU, 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 FOU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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