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956 SYD

2020 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,894 mi
Last recorded15,894 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Mazda MX-515,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration956 SYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 15,894 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 14,949 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 14,091 miles

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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956 SYD is a 2020 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 956 SYD, 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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What year was 956 SYD registered?

956 SYD is a 2020 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 December 2020.

Is 956 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 956 SYD shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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