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SL66 CFE

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,826 mi
Last recorded56,826 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL66 CFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 56,826 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 50,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 45,643 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside upper tie bar rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 39,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 34,471 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR UPPER FORWARD MOST ARM OUTER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 29,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 24,293 miles

Front wipers leaving a slight smear over windscreen

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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))

windscreen not in a clean condition

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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SL66 CFE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SL66 CFE, 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 SL66 CFE registered?

SL66 CFE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 2016.

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