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MX52 JCX

2015 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,884 mi
Last recorded40,884 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 JCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 40,884 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 170,251 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underneath vehicle is corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2025 170,247 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underneath vehicle is corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 37,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 37,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake some thing jamed in it

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 164,106 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 164,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2024 33,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 157,340 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 157,339 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2023 29,522 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on bend (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 29,521 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face reduced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on bend (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 150,737 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 25,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 25,939 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 143,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 21,477 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 134,376 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 19,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 125,830 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 13,383 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 116,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 11,004 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 108,479 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 108,479 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Lower front arm,inner mounting fractured. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 79,463 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 104,416 miles

Front both tyres at 2mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion to all four brake discs

Fail 17 Dec 2015 104,416 miles

Front both tyres at 2mm

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,544 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 75,379 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,444 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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MX52 JCX is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MX52 JCX, 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 MX52 JCX registered?

MX52 JCX is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 2015.

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