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FT65 GDA

2015 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,545 mi
Last recorded87,545 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT65 GDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 87,545 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 77,545 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 77,545 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower shocker bushes (bushes part of Hub) (5.3.2 (c))

TPMS light on

Pass 16 Dec 2023 68,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 59,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 59,639 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 52,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 41,733 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 29,997 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 29,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 20,530 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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FT65 GDA is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FT65 GDA, 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 FT65 GDA registered?

FT65 GDA is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2015.

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