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MH65 UZV

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,836 mi
Last recorded60,836 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH65 UZV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 60,836 miles

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

rusty front + rusty rear subframes

Fail 9 Jan 2026 60,836 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rusty front + rusty rear subframes

Pass 27 Jan 2025 55,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,344 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 41,304 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch steel brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch steel brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 35,732 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 30,869 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 24,250 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 18,128 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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MH65 UZV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MH65 UZV, 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 MH65 UZV registered?

MH65 UZV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 February 2016.

Is MH65 UZV safe to buy?

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