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YY56 UDU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,000 mi
Last recorded183,000 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 183,000 miles

205/50R16

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INSIDE SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO CASING RUBBER INSIDE SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 183,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

205/50R16

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INSIDE SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO CASING RUBBER INSIDE SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 178,298 miles

Front tyres scuffing on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2021 174,819 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 163,297 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 163,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 154,473 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 145,503 miles

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

all tyres low on tread

Fail 3 Apr 2018 145,459 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 137,030 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 127,726 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2016 127,724 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2015 116,871 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Fail 9 Mar 2015 116,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Mar 2014 105,519 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 98,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear body off vehicle has accident damage

underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2013 98,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear body off vehicle has accident damage

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 4 Apr 2012 89,823 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Apr 2011 81,588 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front discs slightly worn and corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,479 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UDU 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 66.7%.

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 YY56 UDU, 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 UDU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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