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NES 889Y

2015 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1618cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

64,464 mi
Last recorded64,464 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNES 889Y
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,618cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 64,464 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 64,029 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2025 93,375 miles

Both sills and underside of vehicle has surface rust.

Fail 21 Aug 2025 93,346 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements No illumination. (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sills and underside of vehicle has surface rust.

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 63,281 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 63,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 89,364 miles

Both sills rusty.

Front and rear wishbones rusty.

Pass 21 Sep 2023 61,711 miles

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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 85,367 miles

Both sills rusty.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside inner front wing rusty.

Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 81,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

underside of vehicle has been treated with rust protection, unable to fully assess various components

Pass 17 Sep 2021 58,193 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 79,449 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 79,443 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill assy (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill assy (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,036 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 52,439 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front antiroll bar drop links ball joint rubber boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

whole underside covered in underseal, suspension and chassis

Fail 24 Jun 2019 76,302 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to offside headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front antiroll bar drop links ball joint rubber boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

whole underside covered in underseal, suspension and chassis

Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,721 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,735 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 67,677 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 67,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,462 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 60,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,909 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,046 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,007 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,706 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,606 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,270 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,962 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 37,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,677 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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NES 889Y is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,618cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 NES 889Y, 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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NES 889Y is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2015.

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