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BT56 HMY

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,996 mi
Last recorded115,996 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 HMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 115,996 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 112,891 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 112,889 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,085 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 105,532 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 101,941 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Pin nail. ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,068 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,126 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 83,341 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 65,847 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 43,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,472 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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BT56 HMY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BT56 HMY, 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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What year was BT56 HMY registered?

BT56 HMY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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