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AO15 OTW

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,831 mi
Last recorded48,831 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 OTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 48,831 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 48,831 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 45,851 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 40,446 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 30,421 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,014 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 19,254 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 17,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 14,215 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slices in sidewall

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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AO15 OTW is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO15 OTW, 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 AO15 OTW registered?

AO15 OTW is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is AO15 OTW safe to buy?

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