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YF07 HGZ

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,924 mi
Last recorded120,924 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 HGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 120,924 miles

underside has corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2023 119,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 115,929 miles

underside of vehicle including suspension components corroded and mostly covered in underseal

Fail 6 Jun 2022 115,928 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle including suspension components corroded and mostly covered in underseal

Pass 2 Jun 2021 114,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underside of vehicle corroded (chassis and suspension) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 114,730 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underside of vehicle corroded (chassis and suspension) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 113,153 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 111,812 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 110,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 106,902 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 106,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 97,760 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 97,760 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,157 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 96,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,717 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,139 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 May 2012 70,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2012 70,084 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Jun 2011 64,430 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,430 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 64,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,524 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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YF07 HGZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YF07 HGZ, 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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YF07 HGZ is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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