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GX66 RVM

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,208 mi
Last recorded59,208 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX66 RVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 59,208 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 55,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 48,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 40,120 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 32,104 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 187,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust heat shield

Pass 20 Sep 2021 23,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 16,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 10,529 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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GX66 RVM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GX66 RVM, 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 GX66 RVM registered?

GX66 RVM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2016.

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