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MAZ 9079

2020 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,731 mi
Last recorded8,731 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda MX-515,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 9079
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 8,731 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026 42,081 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner n/s and o/s tyre wearing

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 7,787 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 41,316 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s and o/s tyre wearing on edges

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 6,943 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 40,385 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s and o/s tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear Inner n/s and o/s tyre wearing

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s by subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 5,406 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 39,415 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s just in front of rear wheel area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s inner tyre wearing

Pass 7 Jan 2022 38,307 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 36,274 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link weakened

Fail 19 Nov 2020 36,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link weakened

Pass 21 Nov 2019 32,608 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 28,734 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 28,733 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 24,065 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 20,345 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 17,698 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a srew in it

Pass 23 Sep 2015 13,920 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 10,881 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 6,888 miles

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

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

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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MAZ 9079 is a 2020 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MAZ 9079, 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 MAZ 9079 registered?

MAZ 9079 is a 2020 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2020.

Is MAZ 9079 safe to buy?

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