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AB55 LET

2015 Mazda MX-5

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

88,715 mi
Last recorded88,715 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 LET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 88,715 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 76,704 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 76,704 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 May 2025 58,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake fluctuation

Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,041 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 57,094 miles

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

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

Rear underside surface corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2024 57,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 48,379 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 54,121 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 50,748 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Pass 5 Jul 2022 41,571 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 50,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 33,789 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 47,657 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2020 38,486 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 27,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

emissions too low to obtain reading

Pass 30 Jan 2020 46,217 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 46,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,324 miles

emissions too low to record a reading

Pass 28 Jan 2019 43,893 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 22,887 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 40,980 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 38,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 35,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 32,052 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 32,052 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 27,426 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 24,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 20,843 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 12,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 12,231 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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AB55 LET is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 AB55 LET, 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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AB55 LET is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 2015.

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