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AU66 YZB

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,761 mi
Last recorded67,761 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 YZB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 67,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,025 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 51,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre 3/4 of tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre 3/4 of tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,865 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edge and slightly perished

rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Fail 23 Sep 2020 45,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nsf tyre wearing on edge and slightly perished

rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2019 41,351 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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AU66 YZB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU66 YZB, 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 AU66 YZB registered?

AU66 YZB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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The MOT history for AU66 YZB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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