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VN15 ZBL

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,704 mi
Last recorded89,704 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN15 ZBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 89,704 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 86,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very light play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 73,411 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 73,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 60,829 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,137 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 48,079 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 40,717 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 33,656 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 26,324 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 ZBL is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 VN15 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

VN15 ZBL is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2015.

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