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GV65 HKM

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,992 mi
Last recorded92,992 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 HKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 92,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Front Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper + Lower Front Rose Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 90,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower Front Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper Front Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 80,528 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 74,484 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,073 miles

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm outer bush has slight play.

Pass 18 Jan 2020 48,380 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,956 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 38,873 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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GV65 HKM 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 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 GV65 HKM, 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 GV65 HKM registered?

GV65 HKM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 2016.

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