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A8 PXY

2015 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,554 mi
Last recorded59,554 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 59,554 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 54,473 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 54,473 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 49,074 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 43,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 39,169 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 39,168 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides rear - lower arm hub bushes (marked yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 31,360 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 23,970 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 14,579 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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A8 PXY is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 PXY, 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 A8 PXY registered?

A8 PXY is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2015.

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