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SO05 DEW

2020 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,367 mi
Last recorded47,367 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda MX-515,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 DEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 47,367 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 45,473 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 18,212 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 34,877 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 16,672 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 27,000 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 15,075 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 15,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 13,478 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 11,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 10,758 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 9,768 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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SO05 DEW is a 2020 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2020 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.2% with a typical mileage of 15,971 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 SO05 DEW, 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 6 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SO05 DEW registered?

SO05 DEW is a 2020 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2020.

Is SO05 DEW safe to buy?

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