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WL21 RLU

2021 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,710 mi
Last recorded26,710 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 Mazda MX-515,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL21 RLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 26,710 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 26,710 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 22,690 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 18,608 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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WL21 RLU is a 2021 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL21 RLU, 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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What year was WL21 RLU registered?

WL21 RLU is a 2021 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2021.

Is WL21 RLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL21 RLU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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