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EA15 YLJ

2015 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,150 mi
Last recorded24,150 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA15 YLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 24,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 22,072 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 22,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 18,514 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 13,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 8,232 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 8,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 7,710 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 7,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 5,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 3,760 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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EA15 YLJ is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 EA15 YLJ, 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 EA15 YLJ registered?

EA15 YLJ is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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