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MC65 ZMZ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,438 mi
Last recorded55,438 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC65 ZMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 55,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 50,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective light smear on wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 45,329 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 40,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knuckle/rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 35,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn knuckle has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 31,327 miles

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Knuckle rose joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 29,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre Bald Inner Edge

Pass 18 Feb 2019 20,424 miles

both front windscreen wipers leave some water residue behind

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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MC65 ZMZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MC65 ZMZ, 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 MC65 ZMZ registered?

MC65 ZMZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 January 2016.

Is MC65 ZMZ safe to buy?

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