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SS56 WEL

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,380 mi
Last recorded28,380 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS56 WEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 28,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking 195/50R16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking 195/50R16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking 195/50R16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 28,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking 195/50R16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking 195/50R16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking 195/50R16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 24,862 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 22,199 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 22,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 19,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 17,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 16,867 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 15,691 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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SS56 WEL is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 SS56 WEL, 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 SS56 WEL registered?

SS56 WEL is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2015.

Is SS56 WEL safe to buy?

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