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AX15 VVG

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,202 mi
Last recorded122,202 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX15 VVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 122,202 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 122,202 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 110,189 miles

Nearside Rear axle brace/stabilizer bar corroded/weak

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

Offside Rear axle brace/stabiliser bar corroded/weak

Pass 24 Jun 2024 99,448 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 88,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded on outer face

Pass 22 Jun 2022 78,246 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 67,872 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2021 67,872 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 60,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear brake discs and pads worn and corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 50,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake butten sticky

Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,909 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread low @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm and damage to outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven tread wear to the inner tyre edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 37,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers are ripped & worn out. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread low @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm and damage to outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven tread wear to the inner tyre edge. (4.1.E.1)

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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AX15 VVG is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX15 VVG, 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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AX15 VVG is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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