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MGZ 520

2015 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,604 mi
Last recorded62,604 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 520
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 62,604 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 57,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 55,030 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 54,703 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 53,316 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 53,285 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,721 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,940 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,429 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 31,161 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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MGZ 520 is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MGZ 520, 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 MGZ 520 registered?

MGZ 520 is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is MGZ 520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGZ 520 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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