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KS65 LZX

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,056 mi
Last recorded49,056 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS65 LZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 49,056 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 47,554 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Rear diff has a minor oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2024 44,160 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 39,859 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 39,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side. for lhd (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side, for lhd (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 39,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD Beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD Beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Radiator water pipe loose, various brackets and components at front end bent / broken / loose

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs crushed / distorted at front end (within crush cans) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 31,061 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 31,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,223 miles

covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2020 29,204 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2019 21,518 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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KS65 LZX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 KS65 LZX, 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 KS65 LZX registered?

KS65 LZX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 2016.

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