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YF56 HGU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,525 mi
Last recorded25,525 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 HGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 25,525 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 24,758 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 24,364 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 23,907 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 23,118 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 21,912 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 21,912 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 19,071 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 18,140 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 16,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 16,922 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 15,340 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 14,657 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 13,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 11,923 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 11,923 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 10,404 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 8,904 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 7,591 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 6,372 miles

wiper blades are starting to split but not affecting drivers view

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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YF56 HGU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF56 HGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF56 HGU registered?

YF56 HGU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is YF56 HGU safe to buy?

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