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YH57 HSL

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,731 mi
Last recorded68,731 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 68,731 miles

Both seatbelts slow to retract

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,494 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2023 56,989 miles

light corrosion chassis and suspension

Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,844 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 50,400 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 50,400 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 46,177 miles

Front seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 17 Mar 2020 46,177 miles

Front seatbelts slow to retract

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 33,120 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,793 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,364 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 19,253 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 16,053 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 13,943 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 11,719 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 9,138 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 HSL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

YH57 HSL is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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