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YF07 HHS

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,856 mi
Last recorded103,856 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 HHS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 103,856 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 101,889 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 101,886 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 100,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension components are corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension components are corroded

Offside Front Suspension components are corroded

Offside Rear Suspension components are corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2023 100,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension components are corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension components are corroded

Offside Front Suspension components are corroded

Offside Rear Suspension components are corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 95,349 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf two rear (5.2.3 (e))

inner sills corroded, outer sills fitted with side skirts, suspension components corroded, floor corroded, Rear Coils spring corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 95,094 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r, o/s/r, n/s/f. (5.2.3 (e))

inner sills corroded, outer sills fitted with side skirts, suspension components corroded, floor corroded, Rear Coils spring corroded.

Pass 19 Dec 2019 92,384 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.2.3 (e))

floor corroded, inner sills corroded, outer sills fitted with side skirts, suspension components corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 90,708 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 83,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,224 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 75,224 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,729 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,830 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,328 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 49,328 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 28,132 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 28,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,958 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 21,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 17,305 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 HHS is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HHS, 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 HHS is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 2007.

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