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AV66 LXS

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,065 mi
Last recorded50,065 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 LXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 50,065 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 48,663 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 44,583 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 35,405 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 35,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE SCORED & PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE HEAVILY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE HEAVILY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 30,398 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 22,333 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 20,325 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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AV66 LXS is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV66 LXS, 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 AV66 LXS registered?

AV66 LXS is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2016.

Is AV66 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV66 LXS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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