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HY65 UMV

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,583 mi
Last recorded45,583 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY65 UMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 45,583 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 45,575 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 45,303 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 45,303 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 43,130 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 43,130 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 40,887 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 40,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 38,613 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 31,993 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 31,993 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 22,200 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2020 22,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 20,531 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 14,483 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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HY65 UMV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HY65 UMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY65 UMV registered?

HY65 UMV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is HY65 UMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY65 UMV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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