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SJ15 MUC

2015 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,921 mi
Last recorded17,921 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ15 MUC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 17,921 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 17,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 16,048 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe braces. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 16,043 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe braces. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 13,752 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 13,731 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 13,137 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and o/s/f cracked sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 12,765 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 12,044 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 9,520 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 4,510 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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SJ15 MUC is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ15 MUC, 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 SJ15 MUC registered?

SJ15 MUC is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2015.

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