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R18 SYE

2015 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,023 mi
Last recorded69,023 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 SYE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 69,023 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 65,295 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 63,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 58,181 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 53,922 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 53,920 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excess play in hub bushes to arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 44,348 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 35,320 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 35,320 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 29,547 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 29,547 miles

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 19,812 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 19,812 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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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R18 SYE is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R18 SYE, 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 R18 SYE registered?

R18 SYE is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2015.

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The MOT history for R18 SYE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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