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YC07 HYU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,576 mi
Last recorded91,576 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 HYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 91,576 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 91,569 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 89,680 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 89,609 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Co to high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 87,283 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 87,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,375 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 78,892 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,751 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,809 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 73,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 64,577 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,324 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,230 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 57,230 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,470 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 53,470 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,057 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,346 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,782 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 29,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,872 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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YC07 HYU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YC07 HYU, 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 YC07 HYU registered?

YC07 HYU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YC07 HYU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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