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HF66 VGY

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,598 mi
Last recorded29,598 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF66 VGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 29,598 miles
Pass 1 May 2026 29,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 27,654 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 25,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub track control arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 25,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub track control arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 22,787 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several deep cuts in tread but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts in tread but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 20,918 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 19,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 16,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 9,537 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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HF66 VGY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HF66 VGY, 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 HF66 VGY registered?

HF66 VGY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2016.

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