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YS07 HYT

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,835 mi
Last recorded86,835 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 HYT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 86,835 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 79,200 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 79,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 71,835 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 69,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At a joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 69,077 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At a joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 1 x nail 1 x screw ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides - Dated 07' - 2.8mm - cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Head light aims now correct at zero setting ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,914 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 62,834 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,591 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,758 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,924 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 44,981 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,324 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,611 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 32,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,499 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,213 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 30,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,674 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,756 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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YS07 HYT is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YS07 HYT, 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 YS07 HYT registered?

YS07 HYT is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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