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SO65 FXD

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,282 mi
Last recorded55,282 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 FXD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,282 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 55,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50r16v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 47,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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SO65 FXD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO65 FXD, 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 SO65 FXD registered?

SO65 FXD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2016.

Is SO65 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO65 FXD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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