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BG65 VJK

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,341 mi
Last recorded65,341 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 65,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/45/17 ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 58,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement of front discs and pads soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost lower arm outer bush on hub has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 50,537 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 50,463 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 49,421 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 7 Mar 2022 34,913 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 27,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 22,675 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 22,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 16,626 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 16,263 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin/bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 16,263 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin/bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 VJK is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJK, 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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BG65 VJK is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 2015.

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