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R708 CCY

2015 Mazda MX5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

258,497 mi
Last recorded258,497 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX5204,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 CCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2015
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 258,497 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Front engine wetting oil

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low 4,4,3,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear park brake coming up high

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Oct 2024 254,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 254,899 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 250,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 244,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 244,497 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 240,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 236,723 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 233,185 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 22,991 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 227,297 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 225,906 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 223,301 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 223,301 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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R708 CCY is a 2015 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2015 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 204,330 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R708 CCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 11 years old, this Mazda MX5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R708 CCY is a 2015 Mazda MX5, first registered on 26 November 2015.

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