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YH57 HCU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,838 mi
Last recorded39,838 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 HCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 39,838 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 39,646 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 39,150 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 38,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 38,264 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 37,978 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,585 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 37,585 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 36,882 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,170 miles

tyres osr3mm osf5mm nsr3mm nsf4mm

Pass 31 Oct 2016 35,315 miles

osr4mm osf5mm nsr4mm nsf5mm

Pass 12 May 2015 32,489 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 30,072 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 24,992 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 22,042 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 19,474 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,474 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 9,460 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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YH57 HCU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH57 HCU, 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 YH57 HCU registered?

YH57 HCU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YH57 HCU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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