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YY56 OHL

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,041 mi
Last recorded57,041 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 OHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 57,041 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 55,351 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,105 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 54,582 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 54,582 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 54,123 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,667 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 53,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 53,128 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,031 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 50,146 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 49,056 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,110 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 46,454 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,804 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 42,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,834 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,563 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,273 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 8 Dec 2010 29,273 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,487 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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YY56 OHL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YY56 OHL, 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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YY56 OHL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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