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LP65 OUA

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

48,224 mi
Last recorded48,224 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP65 OUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 48,224 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front hub bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front hub bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 41,313 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush in hub has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush in hub has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 35,723 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 28,454 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 28,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 25,900 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 22,483 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 20,279 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 16,350 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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LP65 OUA is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 LP65 OUA, 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 LP65 OUA registered?

LP65 OUA is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is LP65 OUA safe to buy?

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