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VE65 VTF

2015 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,067 mi
Last recorded45,067 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE65 VTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 45,067 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2025 44,868 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 41,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 41,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 38,221 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 35,667 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 33,359 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 33,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 30,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / split around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / split around outter sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trays & covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2019 27,868 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished / cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 24,284 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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VE65 VTF is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 VE65 VTF, 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 VE65 VTF registered?

VE65 VTF is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 December 2015.

Is VE65 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE65 VTF 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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