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RIB 8303

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,978 mi
Last recorded47,978 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 8303
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 47,978 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 37,410 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 31,183 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 22,947 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 16,617 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 13,061 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 11,928 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 11,586 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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RIB 8303 is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RIB 8303, 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 RIB 8303 registered?

RIB 8303 is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2015.

Is RIB 8303 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIB 8303 shows 8 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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