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AX65 HTN

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,233 mi
Last recorded70,233 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX65 HTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 70,233 miles

Both front and rear coil springs are a little rusty

Front wipers are a little smeary

Small stone chips in the wind screen

Pass 23 Feb 2026 69,162 miles

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 14 Feb 2025 61,687 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm 205/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 53,833 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 53,833 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 47,109 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 37,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on both faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on both faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 29,933 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 23,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight windscreen damage

Pass 8 Feb 2019 17,909 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Damage to tyre sidewall rim protector. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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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AX65 HTN is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AX65 HTN, 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 AX65 HTN registered?

AX65 HTN is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 February 2016.

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