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BG65 VCX

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,462 mi
Last recorded29,462 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG65 VCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 29,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also reduced dampening (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 27,256 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 24,420 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 24,420 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 20,749 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 18,978 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 18,972 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 18,678 miles

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 17,874 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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BG65 VCX is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG65 VCX, 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 BG65 VCX registered?

BG65 VCX is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 2015.

Is BG65 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG65 VCX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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