2015 Mazda MX-5 · 10,595 MOT tests
2015 Mazda MX-5 reliability
2015 Mazda MX-5s fail 13% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 24 MX-5 years (10,595 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda MX-5s: 25.3%)
- 13%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda MX-5s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 33,830
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,595
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.9% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Mazda MX-5
Fail rate by area
- Brakes3.9%
- Lights and electrics3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Suspension2.7%
- Tyres2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.43%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.42%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Service brake excessively binding 0.86%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.8%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.77%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.69%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (8.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.31%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.47%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.13%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.41%) · Service brake slightly binding (1.62%)
Other years
Every Mazda MX-5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 reliable?
2015 Mazda MX-5s fail 13% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 24 MX-5 years (10,595 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Mazda MX-5 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.43% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.42% of tests), service brake excessively binding (0.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Mazda MX-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Mazda MX-5 shows 33,830 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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