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OW65 HZB

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,054 mi
Last recorded98,054 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW65 HZB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 98,054 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 92,997 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 90,804 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 85,077 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 85,068 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 77,057 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,000 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 54,920 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2020 47,338 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 28,416 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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OW65 HZB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OW65 HZB, 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 OW65 HZB registered?

OW65 HZB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 February 2016.

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