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SM65 AVG

2015 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,812 mi
Last recorded41,812 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 AVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 41,812 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 41,808 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 37,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 37,420 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 36,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 34,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 31,768 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 30,660 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 30,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 27,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 20,646 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 20,644 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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SM65 AVG is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 SM65 AVG, 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 SM65 AVG registered?

SM65 AVG is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 2015.

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