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B9 KDE

2015 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,562 mi
Last recorded65,562 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 KDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 65,562 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 10,054 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 59,328 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 97,090 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 970,154 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 50,723 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 96,109 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 41,607 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 33,499 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,900 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 84,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle covered in underseal on underside not allowing full and proper inspection

Fail 19 May 2020 84,125 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle covered in underseal on underside not allowing full and proper inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2019 17,080 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 84,098 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill/floor x2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front backplate missing

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

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

Offside Front backplate rotten

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

Pass 12 May 2017 81,365 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 81,053 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,756 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 80,756 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 79,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,052 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 77,298 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,894 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 74,656 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 73,709 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 73,709 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 72,512 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 72,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 70,661 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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B9 KDE is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B9 KDE, 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 B9 KDE registered?

B9 KDE is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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