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RS51 JMS

2015 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,702 mi
Last recorded32,702 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS51 JMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 32,702 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 32,345 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 31,850 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 31,138 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 30,274 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 30,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 29,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 27,450 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 24,236 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 21,334 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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RS51 JMS 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 RS51 JMS, 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 RS51 JMS registered?

RS51 JMS is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2015.

Is RS51 JMS safe to buy?

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