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HY66 AYG

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,249 mi
Last recorded52,249 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY66 AYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 52,249 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 51,260 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 51,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached 3 tabs missing out of 4 (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened 1 tab missing out of 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 47,580 miles

Rear discs corroded

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 39,118 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 29,201 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 19,200 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 16,159 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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HY66 AYG is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HY66 AYG, 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 HY66 AYG registered?

HY66 AYG is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2016.

Is HY66 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY66 AYG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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