CarVerify

Free Car Check

GX65 FNK

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,000 mi
Last recorded21,000 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX65 FNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 21,000 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 21,000 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 20,983 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp near side rear side light (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear plate in wrong position (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 20,397 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 20,074 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 19,799 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 19,479 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GX65 FNK is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX65 FNK, 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 GX65 FNK?

You can check the full history of GX65 FNK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GX65 FNK registered?

GX65 FNK is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is GX65 FNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX65 FNK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX65 FNK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GX65 FNK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.