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K500 SJE

2015 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,632 mi
Last recorded50,632 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 SJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 50,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 46,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 46,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 41,326 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 40,890 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges.

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 40,889 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Corroded and holed (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Corroded and holed (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on inside edges.

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 38,283 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 35,799 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 35,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 32,036 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 29,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 25,164 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 25,015 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K500 SJE is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K500 SJE, 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 K500 SJE registered?

K500 SJE is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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