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V222 SAT

2015 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,162 mi
Last recorded72,162 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV222 SAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 72,162 miles

Advise. Battery not secured correctly

Nearside Front Advise. Brake disc pitted

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 72,151 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise. Battery not secured correctly

Nearside Front Advise. Brake disc pitted

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 68,329 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 68,326 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 24 Mar 2023 68,077 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 68,067 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion, undersealer sprayed

Pass 22 Feb 2021 65,156 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,785 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 45,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,967 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V222 SAT is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V222 SAT, 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 V222 SAT registered?

V222 SAT is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2015.

Is V222 SAT safe to buy?

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