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BJ15 YEL

2015 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,721 mi
Last recorded51,721 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 YEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 51,721 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 49,195 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 47,003 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 42,779 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 35,859 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 27,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 12,272 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 9,932 miles

surface corrosion to front & rear brake discs

Fail 15 Mar 2018 9,932 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

surface corrosion to front & rear brake discs

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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BJ15 YEL is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 BJ15 YEL, 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 BJ15 YEL registered?

BJ15 YEL is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2015.

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