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YR15 BGE

2015 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,622 mi
Last recorded91,622 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR15 BGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 91,622 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2025 91,622 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 83,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn /deteriorated inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 74,699 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth / cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 74,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth / cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 68,088 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 61,722 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 61,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 54,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 44,074 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 42,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 42,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 32,375 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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YR15 BGE is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR15 BGE, 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 YR15 BGE registered?

YR15 BGE is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2015.

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