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OE65 ZWM

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,874 mi
Last recorded38,874 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE65 ZWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 38,874 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 37,008 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 34,896 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 32,958 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 32,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 30,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,187 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 r16 Perished on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 27,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 r16 Perished on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 22,532 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 20,796 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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OE65 ZWM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE65 ZWM, 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 OE65 ZWM registered?

OE65 ZWM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 January 2016.

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