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HG65 XEP

2015 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,286 mi
Last recorded90,286 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG65 XEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 90,286 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 85,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 83,083 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 80,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,785 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 53,660 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 53,660 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 31,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and near limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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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HG65 XEP is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 HG65 XEP, 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 HG65 XEP registered?

HG65 XEP is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2015.

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