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VE15 TFU

2015 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,018 mi
Last recorded68,018 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE15 TFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 68,018 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 63,783 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides upper, front of wheel, rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 63,783 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin overheated friction material and getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides upper, front of wheel, rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 59,339 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 59,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 54,439 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 49,983 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 42,958 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 38,298 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 31,281 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 20,995 miles

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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VE15 TFU is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VE15 TFU, 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 VE15 TFU registered?

VE15 TFU is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2015.

Is VE15 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE15 TFU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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