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SJ65 NPT

2015 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,417 mi
Last recorded14,417 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ65 NPT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 14,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 12,578 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 7,844 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 7,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 7,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 6,374 miles

rear discs corroded on inner faces

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 5,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 3,841 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 3,832 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 2,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 1,225 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 1,225 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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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SJ65 NPT is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ65 NPT, 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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SJ65 NPT is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 2015.

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