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KV65 KVS

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,766 mi
Last recorded64,766 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV65 KVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 64,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively over heated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing in center (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 64,764 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively over heated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing in center (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 62,712 miles

Nearside Rear Upper outer joint slight wear

Offside Rear Lower outer joint slight wear

Pass 29 Sep 2023 61,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 58,946 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub joint [border line] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,966 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,868 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 45,682 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

TPMS Light On

Pass 29 Jan 2019 43,069 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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KV65 KVS is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 KV65 KVS, 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 KV65 KVS registered?

KV65 KVS is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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