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YH57 OTV

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,439 mi
Last recorded61,439 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 OTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 61,439 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 58,820 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 54,327 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 54,315 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 53,212 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 52,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 51,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 51,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 49,675 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,888 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 45,748 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 42,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 39,787 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,865 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,264 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,622 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,594 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,466 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 OTV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

YH57 OTV is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YH57 OTV 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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