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MR05 BEL

2023 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,970 mi
Last recorded44,970 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2023 Mazda MX-511,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR05 BEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2023
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 44,970 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 37,815 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 37,275 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 36,554 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 35,948 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 35,157 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 34,249 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,843 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,803 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,326 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 21,296 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,596 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,337 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 14,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 13,420 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brakes disc inner face corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 13,408 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brakes disc inner face corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 10,734 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 8,632 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 8,623 miles

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

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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MR05 BEL is a 2023 Mazda MX-5 in Green. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2023 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 11,281 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 MR05 BEL, 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 3 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MR05 BEL registered?

MR05 BEL is a 2023 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2023.

Is MR05 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR05 BEL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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