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RY03 REO

2022 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,584 mi
Last recorded92,584 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2022 Mazda MX-514,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 REO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2022
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 92,584 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 92,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2026 67,718 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 82,077 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 82,077 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 67,156 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 66,732 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 May 2023 65,813 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 63,496 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,831 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,517 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,532 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 59,398 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,011 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 57,914 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 57,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,560 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 56,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,738 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,684 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,973 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,372 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 28,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,326 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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RY03 REO is a 2022 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2022 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 14,441 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 RY03 REO, 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 4 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RY03 REO registered?

RY03 REO is a 2022 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2022.

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