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4 RDK

2020 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

38,140 mi
Last recorded38,140 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda MX-515,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 RDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 38,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2026 122,557 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 34,041 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 119,467 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 27,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2024 117,815 miles

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 11 Jul 2023 20,445 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 117,802 miles

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 11 May 2023 117,802 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 117,160 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (bolted on). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,051 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (bolted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 113,051 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (bolted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 108,986 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X plate/member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 108,895 miles

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

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

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X plate/member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 99,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,908 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 90,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,642 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,967 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 74,840 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,401 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,001 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 48,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,694 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 40,694 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,683 miles

Front and rear brake faces corroding

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 32,574 miles

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

Front and rear brake faces corroding

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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4 RDK is a 2020 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2020 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.2% with a typical mileage of 15,971 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 4 RDK, 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 6 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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4 RDK is a 2020 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2020.

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