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KU66 TVE

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,114 mi
Last recorded42,114 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU66 TVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 42,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 42,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 42,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall showing small cuts

Yellow tyre pressure monitoring system warning for low pressure illuminated

Pass 25 Nov 2024 38,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall showing small cut

yellow tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 6 Dec 2023 35,247 miles

Nearside Front Nail in Tyre Tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 29,706 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 25,934 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 21,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Pass 20 Sep 2019 20,263 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Sep 2019 20,263 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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KU66 TVE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KU66 TVE, 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 KU66 TVE registered?

KU66 TVE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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