CarVerify

Free Car Check

OY66 FDO

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,012 mi
Last recorded54,012 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY66 FDO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 54,012 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 51,866 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 51,866 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 50,683 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 50,681 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 49,391 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 49,391 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 45,352 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,404 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,485 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 34,356 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OY66 FDO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OY66 FDO, 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

How do I check the history of OY66 FDO?

You can check the full history of OY66 FDO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OY66 FDO registered?

OY66 FDO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is OY66 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY66 FDO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY66 FDO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OY66 FDO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.