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WM65 KAJ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,569 mi
Last recorded39,569 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM65 KAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 39,569 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 35,574 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 32,694 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 32,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 32,021 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 32,021 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 30,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,604 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 27,752 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 26,643 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 22,433 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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WM65 KAJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WM65 KAJ, 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 WM65 KAJ registered?

WM65 KAJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 January 2016.

Is WM65 KAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM65 KAJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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