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YO65 DBZ

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,180 mi
Last recorded31,180 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO65 DBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 31,180 miles

Nearside Rear Slight play in suspension arm bush

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 29,520 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 27,348 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 25,453 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 22,923 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 21,019 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 16,106 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 15,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 8,522 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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YO65 DBZ is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YO65 DBZ, 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 YO65 DBZ registered?

YO65 DBZ is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2015.

Is YO65 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO65 DBZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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