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NV65 WVZ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,977 mi
Last recorded39,977 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV65 WVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2025 39,977 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 38,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 37,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 35,545 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 32,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front lower hub mounting bush on the rear hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front lower hub mounting bush. On the rear hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 29,663 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 24,238 miles

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

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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NV65 WVZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 NV65 WVZ, 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 NV65 WVZ registered?

NV65 WVZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 February 2016.

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