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SK66 VDT

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,241 mi
Last recorded33,241 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK66 VDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 33,241 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 33,228 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively unable to fully inspect wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 28,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 26,152 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush hub bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear o/s and n/s brake discs slightly scored

phone/sat nav holder in zone "B" of windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2022 24,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 20,804 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 16,710 miles

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

front brake pads wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Sep 2019 12,630 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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SK66 VDT 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 SK66 VDT, 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 SK66 VDT registered?

SK66 VDT is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2016.

Is SK66 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK66 VDT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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