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YD15 EVR

2015 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,429 mi
Last recorded73,429 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD15 EVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 73,429 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 73,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 66,430 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 66,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 59,784 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 59,783 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 90% worn. Discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear discs corroded and pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 53,695 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 53,695 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Scuffs to outer sidewall 205/45 R17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 41,577 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 41,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 36,918 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 29,563 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 29 Mar 2018 21,217 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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YD15 EVR is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YD15 EVR, 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 YD15 EVR registered?

YD15 EVR is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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