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OO05 LJP

2015 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,958 mi
Last recorded16,958 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 LJP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 16,958 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 16,941 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 16,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 15,743 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 14,691 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have significant cracks in inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 14,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 12,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 10,319 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 8,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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OO05 LJP is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 OO05 LJP, 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 OO05 LJP registered?

OO05 LJP is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2015.

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