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YN65 OWB

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,269 mi
Last recorded82,269 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN65 OWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 82,269 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 68,903 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 68,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 55,948 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 55,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Beam image kicks to right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 40,421 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 40,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 32,110 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 11 Jul 2019 19,179 miles

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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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YN65 OWB is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YN65 OWB, 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 YN65 OWB registered?

YN65 OWB is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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The MOT history for YN65 OWB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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