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HG65 YZP

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,122 mi
Last recorded45,122 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG65 YZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 45,122 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 41,768 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 41,760 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 39,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on working surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated with several large splits on inner sidewall, not currently exposing cord (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system Fitted to vehicles first used from 1 January 2012 indicating incorrect pressure/s

Pass 29 Dec 2022 33,826 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 33,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 28,885 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 28,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 24,573 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 24,573 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 21,177 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 15,653 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))

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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HG65 YZP is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG65 YZP, 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 HG65 YZP registered?

HG65 YZP is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 2016.

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