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K650 MGX

2016 Mazda MX5

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,467 mi
Last recorded196,467 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX5147,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK650 MGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 196,467 miles

air induction kit fitted

both headlights (aim) on minimum height

both inner chassis rails are covered in BOLTED on steel

suspension lowering kit fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2024 196,467 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

air induction kit fitted

both headlights (aim) on minimum height

both inner chassis rails are covered in BOLTED on steel

suspension lowering kit fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2022 195,253 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 193,709 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 193,709 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 190,925 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 190,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 188,533 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 187,823 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 185,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 185,862 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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K650 MGX is a 2016 Mazda MX5 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 147,970 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K650 MGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda MX5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K650 MGX registered?

K650 MGX is a 2016 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 October 2016.

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