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B1 UTB

2015 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests36 (25 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate69.4%

Mileage

63,117 mi
Last recorded63,117 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 UTB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

25 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 63,117 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 91,701 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 62,948 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 84,876 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 59,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 68,896 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 68,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 51,133 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills limiting access to fully check

Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,463 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 50,173 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2022 50,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a groove scrubbed into inner sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has excessive play between the ram and casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 55,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Tyre has a groove scrubbed into inner sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has excessive play between the ram and casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 48,439 miles

subframe/ suspension corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 48,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

subframe/ suspension corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,903 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 46,816 miles

both rear inner sills coated in underseal

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2020 46,794 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/ inner wing/ sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/ sill/ inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,318 miles

both front tyres worn uneven

Fail 25 Jun 2019 39,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refit bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 18 Feb 2019 43,927 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

high level brake light inop

Fail 18 Feb 2019 43,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

high level brake light inop

Pass 20 Jun 2018 29,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 42,684 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres perished and splitting in tread area

several area of corrosion on underside and suspension components

slight bind on nearside front wheel

some fluctuation on rear brakes when applied

Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,849 miles

corrosion on underside and suspension components

nearside front wheel slight bind

some corrosion on both rear brake discs

some fluctuation on both rear brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,587 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear nearside wheel tight to turn

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

Fail 19 Feb 2016 39,587 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded and have lumps on outer face

offside front tyre perished and splitting on sidewall

rear brake discs corroded

rear nearside wheel tight to turn

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 38,701 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 36,905 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 36,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,785 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,457 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 32,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,038 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Fail 3 Nov 2010 29,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,398 miles

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

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

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

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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B1 UTB is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.4%.

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 B1 UTB, 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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B1 UTB is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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