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VF15 HJX

2015 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,611 mi
Last recorded38,611 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF15 HJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 38,611 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively == both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement == rear suspension, front lower arm outer joint / bush both sides of the vehicle (marked with white wax) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 38,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively == both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement == rear suspension, front lower arm outer joint / bush both sides of the vehicle (marked with white wax) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 36,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material == both rear near the flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement == rear suspension, front lower arm outer joint / bush both sides of the vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 36,195 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 34,736 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension lower, outer joint / bush have slight play both sides of the vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 32,889 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower middle arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 30,892 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower middle arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 26,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 18,494 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 17,933 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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VF15 HJX is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF15 HJX, 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 VF15 HJX registered?

VF15 HJX is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2015.

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