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S4 PBV

2015 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,706 mi
Last recorded93,706 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 PBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 93,706 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 88,086 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 14 Jan 2025 88,025 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face heavily scored from metal to metal contact (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 10 Jan 2024 79,863 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 79,863 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 73,344 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 73,344 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached LOWER TRIM LOOSE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,834 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 61,380 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 61,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2020 51,567 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 40,722 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 36,738 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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S4 PBV is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 S4 PBV, 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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S4 PBV is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2015.

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