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MK66 LFR

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,015 mi
Last recorded76,015 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK66 LFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 76,015 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 65,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub/ rose joint/knuckle play in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 56,712 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 48,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 41,067 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 32,179 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has a cut not showing any chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 25,012 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 25,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 18,720 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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MK66 LFR is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 MK66 LFR, 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 MK66 LFR registered?

MK66 LFR is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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