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BJ15 ZFC

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,293 mi
Last recorded45,293 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 ZFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 45,293 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 44,898 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear also prescribed areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 42,910 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 42,788 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 40,628 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 36,890 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 33,349 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 33,349 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 27,221 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 23,033 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 17,343 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZFC 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 BJ15 ZFC, 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 ZFC registered?

BJ15 ZFC is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2015.

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