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M5 XWR

2015 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,100 mi
Last recorded52,100 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 XWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,100 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 52,100 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear incorrect layout (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 47,778 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 47,778 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Yokohama 195/50 R16 84V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 43,308 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 25 Mar 2022 40,513 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 40,512 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 36,416 miles

Front Wipers slight smear due to dirt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,545 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 26,263 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 26,263 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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M5 XWR is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M5 XWR, 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 M5 XWR registered?

M5 XWR is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 2015.

Is M5 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 XWR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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