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697 FHX

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,793 mi
Last recorded43,793 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration697 FHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 43,793 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 43,793 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 42,100 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 41,171 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 39,673 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 34,331 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 30,344 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 26,012 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 18,629 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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697 FHX is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 28,002 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 697 FHX, 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 11 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 697 FHX registered?

697 FHX is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 2015.

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The MOT history for 697 FHX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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