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FM65 JZL

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,971 mi
Last recorded63,971 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 JZL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 63,971 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 63,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 62,844 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 61,008 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 58,797 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 56,753 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 54,198 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 54,198 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both front valve stems cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 49,437 miles

FRONT DISC PADS 3-4MM

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 37,240 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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FM65 JZL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc 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 FM65 JZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM65 JZL?

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What year was FM65 JZL registered?

FM65 JZL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 January 2016.

Is FM65 JZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 JZL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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