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MX52 LAL

2023 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,887 mi
Last recorded9,887 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2023 Mazda MX-511,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 LAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2023
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 9,887 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 9,887 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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MX52 LAL is a 2023 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MX52 LAL, 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 MX52 LAL registered?

MX52 LAL is a 2023 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 2023.

Is MX52 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 LAL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX52 LAL have outstanding finance?

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