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V8 OWU

2015 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,214 mi
Last recorded36,214 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 OWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 36,214 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 36,170 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 33,801 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 33,793 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 32,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 28,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Brake pipe temporary fixings on subframe. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Brake pipe temporary fixings on subframe. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lateral arm bush in hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 23,745 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 18,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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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V8 OWU is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V8 OWU, 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 V8 OWU registered?

V8 OWU is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2015.

Is V8 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 OWU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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