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R88 ACY

2015 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,696 mi
Last recorded36,696 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 ACY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2025 36,696 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 32,665 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 28,990 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 25,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 21,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 18,425 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 15,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashboard ()

various small chips on windscreen both Zones

Pass 20 Dec 2018 11,306 miles

various chips on windscreen both Zones

Pass 27 Dec 2017 7,951 miles

engine under tray fitted

various chips on windscreen both Zones

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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R88 ACY is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R88 ACY, 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 R88 ACY registered?

R88 ACY is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 January 2015.

Is R88 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 ACY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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