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E9 DES

2015 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,110 mi
Last recorded43,110 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 DES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 43,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 41,841 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 24 May 2024 40,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 39,299 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 39,299 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 38,368 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 38,368 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 35,463 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 32,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 29,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 19,459 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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E9 DES is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E9 DES, 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 E9 DES registered?

E9 DES is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2015.

Is E9 DES safe to buy?

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