2015 Mazda MX-5 1.5L Petrol · BP65 BZX

The most recent MOT, dated 2 April 2026, was a pass at 54,223 mi. The only comment was that the nearside front and rear wheel rims are “slightly damaged”, which is a cosmetic issue rather than a safety‑critical defect. The only recorded failure in the five‑year record occurred on 19 June 2024, when the front windscreen washer was judged to provide insufficient liquid and the rear brakes were noted as “binding slightly”. Neither of those items re‑appeared on later tests. The 2025 MOT passed but the tester could not see the full underside because “under trays” were fitted – an advisory that does not indicate a defect but does mean the underside was not inspected. Overall the pattern is one of isolated, minor issues rather than a recurring mechanical problem. The rear‑brake binding was addressed (or at least did not re‑appear) and the washer problem is easily remedied. With three consecutive passes (2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026) the trend looks stable and possibly improving. Mileage is 54,223 mi for a 2015 model, roughly 4,900 mi per year. That is well below the typical average for an eleven‑year‑old sports roadster, suggesting the car has been driven lightly or spent periods of low use.