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VN15 YZM

2015 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,626 mi
Last recorded57,626 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN15 YZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 57,626 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 57,626 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 57,623 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub rose joint/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub rose joint/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 55,153 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 51,516 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 41,932 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 36,294 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 28,216 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 28,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 23,167 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 23,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 19,084 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 15,468 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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VN15 YZM is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN15 YZM, 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 VN15 YZM registered?

VN15 YZM is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2015.

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