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VE15 YXL

2015 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,634 mi
Last recorded50,634 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE15 YXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 50,634 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 50,634 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 50,355 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 50,105 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 49,759 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,584 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 48,209 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 48,209 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2019 39,132 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 35,054 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 22,835 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 YXL is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 YXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE15 YXL registered?

VE15 YXL is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 2015.

Is VE15 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE15 YXL 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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