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W17 JAE

2015 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,308 mi
Last recorded63,308 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 JAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 63,308 miles

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

Front front shocker dust boots split

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 56,079 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 56,078 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 54,268 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 49,711 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 43,979 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 40,726 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen slight damage

Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer hub front of the lower two bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 27,061 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 27,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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W17 JAE is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 W17 JAE, 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 W17 JAE registered?

W17 JAE is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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