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GM65 YSY

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,686 mi
Last recorded66,686 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM65 YSY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 66,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 57,433 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 57,432 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 47,680 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 45,253 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 38,010 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 38,010 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 31,561 miles

under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jan 2021 26,435 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 26,431 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.45.17 84W. Bridgestone. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are in very bad condition. 205.45.17 84W. Bridgestone. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge this tyre is extremely low, would strongly recommend changing as soon as possible. 205.45.17 84W. Bridgestone. (5.2.3 (e))

would strongly recommend changing all 4 tyres as soon as possible, as they are all in very bad condition. 205.45.17 84W. Bridgestone.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 23,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 19,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

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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GM65 YSY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GM65 YSY, 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 GM65 YSY registered?

GM65 YSY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 January 2016.

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