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VK66 NFT

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,147 mi
Last recorded69,147 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK66 NFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 69,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in lower front hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in upper front hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 69,147 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in lower front hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in upper front hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 62,570 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 51,408 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Knuckle bush - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Knuckle bush - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 42,270 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Knuckle bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Knuckle bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 42,270 miles

Nearside Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sticker on nearside upper swapped area encroaching into drivers view more than 40mm (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Knuckle bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Knuckle bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 31,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 26,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges bold (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 20,446 miles

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

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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VK66 NFT is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK66 NFT, 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 VK66 NFT registered?

VK66 NFT is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 October 2016.

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