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BU65 FAJ

2015 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,332 mi
Last recorded54,332 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 FAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 54,332 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 35,401 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 35,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 27,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2.6mm tyre also slightly perished/cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 2.8mm tyre also slightly cracked/perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 27,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2.6mm tyre also slightly perished/cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 2.8mm tyre also slightly cracked/perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 25,088 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 23,309 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 22,637 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 12,637 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 9,987 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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BU65 FAJ is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU65 FAJ, 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 BU65 FAJ registered?

BU65 FAJ is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 2015.

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