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LF66 EWU

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,522 mi
Last recorded34,522 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF66 EWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 34,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 31,275 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 31,127 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 31,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 30,505 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 25,462 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 25,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 22,390 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 18,245 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 18,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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LF66 EWU is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc 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 LF66 EWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF66 EWU registered?

LF66 EWU is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2016.

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