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R21 SEC

2023 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,548 mi
Last recorded13,548 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2023 Mazda MX-511,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 SEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2023
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 13,548 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 53,182 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 48,395 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf and nsf,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Lower sub frame has some corrosion,advise

Fail 23 Jan 2025 48,395 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf and nsf,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower sub frame has some corrosion,advise

Pass 15 Aug 2023 47,815 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 34,544 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Fail 13 Aug 2022 34,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Pass 12 Aug 2021 27,950 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 27,109 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lateral (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lateral (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 25,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 23,314 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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R21 SEC is a 2023 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R21 SEC, 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 R21 SEC registered?

R21 SEC is a 2023 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2023.

Is R21 SEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 SEC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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