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LF66 EWY

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,640 mi
Last recorded46,640 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF66 EWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 46,640 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 43,905 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 43,904 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 41,482 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 41,481 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 May 2023 37,790 miles

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

Fail 2 May 2023 37,790 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 32,349 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 21,405 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 15,006 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 12,521 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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LF66 EWY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF66 EWY, 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 LF66 EWY registered?

LF66 EWY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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