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YF56 HMU

2007 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,455 mi
Last recorded47,455 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 HMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 47,455 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s @ treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

covers fitted preventing full checks

Fail 22 Jul 2026 47,453 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s @ treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

covers fitted preventing full checks

Pass 28 Jul 2025 46,430 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted preventing full checks

Fail 16 Jul 2025 46,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted preventing full checks

Pass 2 Aug 2024 44,639 miles

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

Front steering arms corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 44,298 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear perished on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension & steering not seriously weakened

covers fitted preventing full checks

Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,565 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 43,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 42,836 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,498 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,828 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 35,884 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 33,160 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 30,359 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 30,359 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,099 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 26,114 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 24,608 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 23,386 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,840 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 21,840 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 18,423 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 18,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 13,299 miles

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

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)

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 HMU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF56 HMU, 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 HMU registered?

YF56 HMU is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is YF56 HMU safe to buy?

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