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W123 HEL

2026 Mazda MX-5

Red Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,534 mi
Last recorded18,534 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 HEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2026
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 18,534 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 18,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 18,020 miles

Heavy surface corrosion front subframe and all rear suspension arms

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted Borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted Borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 17,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective BORDERLINE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 17,615 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective BORDERLINE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 16,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad unevenly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ADVANCED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 16,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad unevenly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ADVANCED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 16,194 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 16,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 15,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 14,699 miles

Some corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 2 Nov 2018 13,396 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 13,396 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 11,923 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 10,671 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 9,287 miles

perishing to all tyres

Pass 7 Nov 2014 7,849 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 6,093 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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W123 HEL is a 2026 Mazda MX-5 in Red. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W123 HEL, 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 0 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W123 HEL is a 2026 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2026.

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