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LM66 BZJ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,748 mi
Last recorded7,748 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM66 BZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 7,748 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 7,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 5,031 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 3,849 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 3,390 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 2,956 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 2,564 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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LM66 BZJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LM66 BZJ, 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 LM66 BZJ registered?

LM66 BZJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is LM66 BZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM66 BZJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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