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WP66 YNM

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,096 mi
Last recorded56,096 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP66 YNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 56,096 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 45,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 34,199 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 34,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 32,594 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 29,958 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 29,948 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 26,185 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 22,795 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 19,304 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 19,031 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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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WP66 YNM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WP66 YNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP66 YNM registered?

WP66 YNM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 2016.

Is WP66 YNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP66 YNM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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