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L666 CSD

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,910 mi
Last recorded70,910 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 CSD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 70,910 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 70,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 67,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 64,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

service light on

Pass 6 Jan 2023 61,063 miles

o/s/f brake disc has got hot

Fail 6 Jan 2023 61,063 miles

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

o/s/f disc and pads have got hot

Pass 6 Jan 2022 58,884 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 58,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 55,653 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 52,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 84w Bridgestone Potenta S001 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 84w Bridgestone Potenta S001 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 52,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 84w Bridgestone Potenta S001 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 84w Bridgestone Potenta S001 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 41,019 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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L666 CSD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 L666 CSD, 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 L666 CSD registered?

L666 CSD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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