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YK57 HNR

2007 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,742 mi
Last recorded54,742 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 HNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 54,742 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 54,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked due to binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 49,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 45,481 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,919 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 40,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,651 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 35,945 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 35,945 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 35,177 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 33,881 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 33,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 32,069 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 30,069 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,999 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 26,227 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 24,486 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 22,200 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 20,104 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,226 miles

rear brake disc s have some corrosion

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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YK57 HNR 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 80%.

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 YK57 HNR, 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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What year was YK57 HNR registered?

YK57 HNR is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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