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RV66 FPG

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,145 mi
Last recorded46,145 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV66 FPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 46,145 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2024 35,343 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 35,330 miles

Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification buckled (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification rearmost subframe bracket bent (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification inner most brackets (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn above tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn above tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 27,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 16,296 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 8,831 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 8,041 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 6,911 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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RV66 FPG is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc 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 RV66 FPG, 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 RV66 FPG registered?

RV66 FPG is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is RV66 FPG safe to buy?

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