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AY15 XWP

2015 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,996 mi
Last recorded17,996 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY15 XWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 17,996 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion shock mount area. (note very slight nearside front shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise also slight on nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front mount area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside anti roll bar link ball joints creaking

Fail 19 Feb 2026 17,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to/showing cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall near wheel rim cracked/ deep split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall near rim cracked/split down to ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion shock mount area. (note very slight nearside front shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise also slight on nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front mount area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside anti roll bar link ball joints creaking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 17,201 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 17,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 16,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 15,506 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 14,446 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 14,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 13,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 12,205 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 11,264 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 11,264 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper Blade Split Not Clearing Screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 10,406 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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AY15 XWP is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc 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 AY15 XWP, 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 AY15 XWP registered?

AY15 XWP is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2015.

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