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RV15 FBG

2015 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,315 mi
Last recorded81,315 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV15 FBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 81,315 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 73,983 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 73,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 66,596 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 66,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 58,138 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 10 Aug 2022 58,138 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Aug 2021 49,824 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 43,746 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 43,746 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,896 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,875 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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RV15 FBG is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV15 FBG, 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 RV15 FBG registered?

RV15 FBG is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2015.

Is RV15 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV15 FBG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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