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YY56 PPV

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,715 mi
Last recorded60,715 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 PPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 60,715 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 60,359 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,303 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 57,782 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,092 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,407 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 53,483 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 52,552 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,515 miles

All 4 tyres perished and cracked

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jan 2018 51,515 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All 4 tyres perished and cracked

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,708 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,666 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 48,666 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,014 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,903 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 45,903 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,642 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 44,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 43,708 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,036 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PPV 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 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 PPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY56 PPV registered?

YY56 PPV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is YY56 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 PPV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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