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GY66 OPO

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,849 mi
Last recorded51,849 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY66 OPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 51,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2024 42,078 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2023 32,140 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 30,409 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 28,612 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 28,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 27,375 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit (1.1.13 (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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GY66 OPO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY66 OPO, 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 GY66 OPO registered?

GY66 OPO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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The MOT history for GY66 OPO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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