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M500 PAL

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,298 mi
Last recorded15,298 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 PAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 15,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 15,197 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 14,595 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 12,676 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 11,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 11,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 10,403 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 8,867 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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M500 PAL is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M500 PAL, 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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How do I check the history of M500 PAL?

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What year was M500 PAL registered?

M500 PAL is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is M500 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 PAL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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