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X50 DSP

2015 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,248 mi
Last recorded131,248 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 DSP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 131,248 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 131,252 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 117,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 117,800 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 104,031 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 104,030 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 90,487 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 79,990 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f brake 320kgs - o/s/f brake 500kgs.36%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 79,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f brake 320kgs - o/s/f brake 500kgs.36%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 74,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 64,812 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,668 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,886 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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X50 DSP is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X50 DSP, 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 X50 DSP registered?

X50 DSP is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2015.

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