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B26 EFY

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,329 mi
Last recorded40,329 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 EFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 40,329 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 36,868 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 36,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 35,967 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 32,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 32,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 28,769 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 28,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 26,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 22,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 18,906 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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B26 EFY is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B26 EFY, 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 B26 EFY registered?

B26 EFY is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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