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OW65 HZC

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,129 mi
Last recorded65,129 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW65 HZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 65,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bushes in the suspension support have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bushes in the suspension support have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 58,480 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 52,550 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 48,222 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 43,750 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 36,345 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 31,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 23,321 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 HZC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OW65 HZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW65 HZC registered?

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

Is OW65 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW65 HZC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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