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FA15 PAO

2015 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,577 mi
Last recorded61,577 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 PAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 61,577 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 60,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 55,150 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened CORROSION STARTED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 48,695 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 48,561 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

oil level low

Pass 12 Oct 2021 41,508 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 31,662 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 25,859 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 20,775 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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FA15 PAO is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 FA15 PAO, 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 FA15 PAO registered?

FA15 PAO is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 2015.

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