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M80 NKC

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,379 mi
Last recorded56,379 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 NKC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 56,379 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 50,751 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 45,779 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 45,775 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 39,715 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 39,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn in hub - marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn in hub - marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 31,164 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 24,260 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 19,150 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 12,790 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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M80 NKC is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 M80 NKC, 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 M80 NKC registered?

M80 NKC is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2015.

Is M80 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M80 NKC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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