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HT65 PEO

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,912 mi
Last recorded20,912 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT65 PEO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 20,912 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 17,494 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 13,722 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 9,565 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 8,455 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 7,496 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 6,997 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 6,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 5,742 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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HT65 PEO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 HT65 PEO, 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 HT65 PEO registered?

HT65 PEO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 February 2016.

Is HT65 PEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT65 PEO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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