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W2 MED

2021 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

15,679 mi
Last recorded15,679 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Mazda MX-515,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 MED
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 15,679 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2026 65,666 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor corrosion inner disc faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg near mountings corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repaired and covered with underseal. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer & inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 65,665 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg excessively corroded near mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor corrosion inner disc faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg near mountings corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer & inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 12,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 64,970 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspensions arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 64,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspensions arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 9,660 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 64,271 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 62,369 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 62,369 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated TRAVEL XS (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PIT AND FLUX\POOR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 60,583 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 60,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,402 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 58,401 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4 IN\OUT WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed ## AL 4 ## (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2019 55,421 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 51,006 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 47,095 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,450 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 37,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 36,497 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 35,483 miles

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 34,847 miles

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL AREA IS CORRODED

Pass 3 May 2011 33,811 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,406 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 31,051 miles

BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE CORRODING

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,845 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,888 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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W2 MED is a 2021 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

Across all 2021 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 15,818 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 W2 MED, 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 5 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W2 MED is a 2021 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2021.

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