MAZDA MX-5 SL07HCU has 22 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2007 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 99,111 miles 4 months ago on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 11:06.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 16th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

SL07HCU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 202799,111 MI
FAILED21ST JANUARY 202699,101 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened And Off Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Travel
  6. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202516TH FEBRUARY 202698,398 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Diff Leak
  7. ADVISORY - Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 202410TH FEBRUARY 202592,741 MI
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 202310TH FEBRUARY 202486,985 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Raer (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 202210TH FEBRUARY 202382,884 MI
FAILED9TH FEBRUARY 202282,884 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 202110TH FEBRUARY 202278,960 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement N/s And O/s Front Lower Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED4TH FEBRUARY 202178,960 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement N/s And O/s Front Lower Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 202010TH FEBRUARY 202174,581 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 202074,581 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED14TH MAY 201913TH MAY 202069,489 MI
PASSED6TH MARCH 20185TH MARCH 201968,432 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Eml Light On
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint Arm (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Springs Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Unable To Inspect Rear Inner Brake Pads
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Discs Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly
  9. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Suspention Components Corroded
PASSED13TH APRIL 201714TH APRIL 201862,602 MI
PASSED12TH APRIL 201614TH APRIL 201757,556 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED15TH APRIL 201514TH APRIL 201650,277 MI
FAILED14TH APRIL 201550,271 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED11TH APRIL 201413TH APRIL 201543,384 MI
PASSED11TH APRIL 201313TH APRIL 201437,028 MI
PASSED11TH APRIL 201213TH APRIL 201330,994 MI
PASSED12TH APRIL 201113TH APRIL 201224,135 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED14TH APRIL 201013TH APRIL 201115,688 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SL07HCU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 77% | MOT Failure Rate: 23%

SL07HCU MOT Comments

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SL07HCU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 99,111 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,216 miles

SL07HCU FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration SL07HCU was manufactured on Friday 13th April 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 99,111 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 5,216 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SL07HCU has a 77% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 28 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 4 Major, 3 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does SL07HCU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 SL07HCU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SL07HCU Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 SL07HCU does have Tax. Read more

When does SL07HCU Tax expire?

The current Tax for SL07HCU will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does SL07HCU MOT expire?

The current MOT for SL07HCU will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 16th February 2027. Read more

When did SL07HCU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SL07HCU was on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 11:06. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SL07HCU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for SL07HCU we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has SL07HCU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for SL07HCU we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 77% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SL07HCU?

SL07HCU is registered as a 2007 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has SL07HCU done?

The odometer reading for SL07HCU at the last MOT in January 2026 was 99,111 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,216 miles per year. Read more

How old is SL07HCU?

The vehicle SL07HCU was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Friday 13th April 2007. Read more

What colour is SL07HCU?

The official colour of SL07HCU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does SL07HCU have?

SL07HCU has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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