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PY66 OPT

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,033 mi
Last recorded41,033 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY66 OPT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 41,033 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 33,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 27,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 27,438 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 19,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 15,350 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 12,572 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 10,882 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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PY66 OPT is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PY66 OPT, 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 PY66 OPT registered?

PY66 OPT is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2016.

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