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EU70 SXL

2020 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,293 mi
Last recorded40,293 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 Mazda MX-515,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU70 SXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 40,293 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 37,670 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 26,598 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 26,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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EU70 SXL is a 2020 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU70 SXL, 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 EU70 SXL registered?

EU70 SXL is a 2020 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2020.

Is EU70 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU70 SXL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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