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P8 UPT

2015 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,078 mi
Last recorded39,078 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 UPT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 39,078 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 37,314 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 36,438 miles

Rear rear lights tinted

Fail 5 Sep 2022 36,417 miles

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface no rear reflectors fitted/visible at rear of vehicle (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear lights tinted

Pass 11 Sep 2021 35,414 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))

Rear rear lights tinted

Fail 11 Sep 2021 35,414 miles

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear rear lights tinted

Pass 12 Sep 2020 25,662 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Top and bottom (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top and bottom (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 18,422 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 13,041 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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P8 UPT is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P8 UPT, 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 P8 UPT registered?

P8 UPT is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2015.

Is P8 UPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 UPT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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