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ST15 GJX

2015 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,053 mi
Last recorded55,053 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST15 GJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 55,053 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 49,390 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspensions corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2025 49,360 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member/strengthening plate corroded and holed, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspensions corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2024 44,826 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 44,822 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides, drop links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, top and bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, tyres also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 39,385 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has been over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 34,201 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm in places

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 30,070 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres beginning to crack between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 30,067 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres beginning to crack between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 25,427 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 17,745 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 17,745 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 10,924 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 10,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ST15 GJX is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ST15 GJX, 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 ST15 GJX registered?

ST15 GJX is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 2015.

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