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D23 YCM

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,347 mi
Last recorded49,347 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 YCM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 49,347 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 43,954 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 37,977 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn play at nsr and osr stub axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 28,363 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 27,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 27,192 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 23,108 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 20,736 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 17,879 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 14,040 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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D23 YCM is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D23 YCM, 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 D23 YCM registered?

D23 YCM is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2015.

Is D23 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 YCM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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