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EK65 FAJ

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,322 mi
Last recorded35,322 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK65 FAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 35,322 miles

Central Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 34,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 33,727 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 33,083 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 32,241 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 31,026 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted obstructing full inspection.

Fail 28 Sep 2020 31,026 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted obstructing full inspection.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 29,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 24,942 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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EK65 FAJ is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EK65 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 EK65 FAJ registered?

EK65 FAJ is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2015.

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