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L4 CJW

2026 Mazda MX-5

Grey Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,480 mi
Last recorded82,480 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 CJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 82,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 81,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 81,422 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag fault - warning lamp on dash board. (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wiper blade slightly damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 79,565 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arm covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,019 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 77,989 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced several holes marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion hole to offside outer sill towards the front

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 75,688 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front suspension has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside rear sill excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe/suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2020 72,303 miles

Excessive corrosion on offside rear inner sill but not within 30 cm of any prescribed areas

Rear sub frame and suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 16 May 2019 69,386 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 67,927 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 65,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,020 miles

Front and Rear brake discs corroded.

Front and Rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside and Offside body under sills corroded.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 63,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and Rear brake discs corroded.

Front and Rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside and Offside body under sills corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,992 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,522 miles

oil leaks

Fail 18 Apr 2011 58,522 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

oil leaks

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,445 miles

corrosion evident on o/s/r outersill

o/s/f coil spring corroded

oil leaks

Fail 26 Apr 2010 57,445 miles

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

corrosion evident on o/s/r outersill

front coil springs corroded

oil leaks

Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,074 miles

corrosion evident on o/s/r outersill

front coil springs rusty

oil leaks

Fail 20 Apr 2009 56,074 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion evident on o/s/r outersill

front coil springs rusty

oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,500 miles

both front and o/s/r coil springs rusty

early corrosion evident on rear of outersills

Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,605 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake disc showing signs of overheating

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Apr 2006 50,756 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 50,756 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f sock absorber dust cover starting to split

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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L4 CJW is a 2026 Mazda MX-5 in Grey. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L4 CJW, 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 0 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L4 CJW is a 2026 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2026.

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