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BV66 BLZ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,029 mi
Last recorded42,029 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV66 BLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 42,029 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 37,496 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 35,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 32,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 32,273 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward lower rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 26,364 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 20,454 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 20,018 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 19,842 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 16,951 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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BV66 BLZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 BV66 BLZ, 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 BV66 BLZ registered?

BV66 BLZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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