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KU66 WUH

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,727 mi
Last recorded38,727 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU66 WUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 38,727 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 34,758 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 30,319 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 27,021 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 27,019 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to cord/cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to cord/cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts/perished/worn. (close to end of life) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 23,957 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 17,857 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 16,998 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 14,449 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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KU66 WUH is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WUH, 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 WUH registered?

KU66 WUH is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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