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EJ08 DRJ

2015 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,968 mi
Last recorded25,968 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 DRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 25,968 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 24,667 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 22,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 19,586 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 18,872 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 16,226 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 16,075 miles

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Oct 2019 15,449 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 14,834 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 14,812 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 13,320 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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EJ08 DRJ is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EJ08 DRJ, 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 EJ08 DRJ registered?

EJ08 DRJ is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2015.

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The MOT history for EJ08 DRJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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