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DX65 LHJ

2015 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,641 mi
Last recorded49,641 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX65 LHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 49,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 46,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 43,288 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 39,618 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 35,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 31,794 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 31,791 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 26,501 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 20,194 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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DX65 LHJ is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc 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 DX65 LHJ, 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 DX65 LHJ registered?

DX65 LHJ is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2015.

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