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KS65 MBY

2015 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,612 mi
Last recorded78,612 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS65 MBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,612 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 70,599 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 69,023 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers split/perished

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,610 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,164 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper front hub bush has slight play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,489 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 43,151 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 33,148 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 33,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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KS65 MBY is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc 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 KS65 MBY, 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 KS65 MBY registered?

KS65 MBY is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2015.

Is KS65 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS65 MBY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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