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VO65 VKW

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,180 mi
Last recorded39,180 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO65 VKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 39,180 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 39,174 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 34,960 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 31,017 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 27,286 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 27,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 23,099 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 20,714 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 18,457 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 14,337 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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VO65 VKW is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO65 VKW, 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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VO65 VKW is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2016.

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