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YF07 HJA

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,112 mi
Last recorded82,112 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 HJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 82,112 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 82,112 miles

Central Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Under Gear Box (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 74,245 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 74,239 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R & O/S/R, Brace Bars (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 68,556 miles

rear number plate deteriorating is slightly

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake disc inner face

Fail 4 May 2023 68,234 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating is slightly

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake disc inner face

Pass 26 May 2022 61,777 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 61,777 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 55,041 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 55,030 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 50,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 50,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 49,317 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 49,317 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 46,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2016 43,140 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 43,140 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush linkage worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush linkage worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 39,046 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 34,511 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 34,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 28,850 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 24,358 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 24,358 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2011 19,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 13,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HJA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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