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OW05 YFM

2020 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,307 mi
Last recorded72,307 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda MX-515,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 YFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 72,307 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 71,026 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 69,829 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 67,831 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 107,029 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 105,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated camber control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated camber control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 105,043 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated camber control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated camber control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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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OW05 YFM is a 2020 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OW05 YFM, 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 OW05 YFM registered?

OW05 YFM is a 2020 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2020.

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The MOT history for OW05 YFM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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