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YC07 HYY

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,619 mi
Last recorded99,619 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 HYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 99,619 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 99,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in side wall - 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 98,395 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 98,376 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven pad wear - nearside thinner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 96,146 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 96,154 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 92,724 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 92,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 92,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 89,744 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 85,681 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,077 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,529 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,924 miles

front & rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,693 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,169 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,164 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

rear pads getting low

Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,625 miles

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

sheilds fitted

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 HYY 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 72.2%.

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 YC07 HYY, 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 HYY registered?

YC07 HYY is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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