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AO65 WBJ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,522 mi
Last recorded46,522 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 WBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 46,522 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 44,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close 205/45/17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Pitted & Corroded, Pads 60% Approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 44,626 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs Of Excess Heat, Disc & Pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close 205/45/17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake Symbol Permanently Illuminated On Dash

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Pitted & Corroded, Pads 60% Approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS Warning On Dash

Pass 17 Jan 2024 43,313 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 16 Jan 2024 43,311 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2023 41,009 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged inner sidewall, worn inner edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 36,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall 2 cuts (205/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 32,657 miles

Chip in screen

Under-Tray's fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 31,653 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 27,302 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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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AO65 WBJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 26,306 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 AO65 WBJ, 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 10 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO65 WBJ registered?

AO65 WBJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 January 2016.

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